Edwardian Valentine's Day Card: Woman in Blue with Roses & Hearts
Text on Card
To my Valentine
Description
Delicate pink blossoms (cherry or apple) held aloft by a graceful woman in a striking cobalt blue gown with golden shoulder wrap frame this enchanting Edwardian-era valentine that captures the romantic elegance of the early 1900s through its stunning chromolithographic artwork. Her other hand clutches a small cluster of pink flowers as the composition is framed by an elaborate heart-shaped border adorned with red and gold hearts suspended on delicate strings against a rich crimson damask background, creating a luxurious, ornamental frame that was characteristic of the period's premium greeting card design.
Subjects
woman, roses, hearts, floral bouquets, romantic imagery
Printing Notes
Fine chromolithographic printing with embossed detail on the heart border. The background features a damask pattern typical of luxury card stock of the era.
