Edwardian Cherubs Playing Tennis Valentine Greeting Card

Edwardian Cherubs Playing Tennis Valentine Greeting Card

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OccasionValentine
EraEdwardian (1900-1915)
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorspale blue, coral pink, gold orange, pale green, cream
Vibeskitschy, romantic

Text on Card

Loving Greetings

Description

Two cherubs engage in a playful tennis match in this delightful Edwardian greeting card that captures the whimsical spirit of early 20th-century romance. The composition showcases charming putti figures in a spirited game, surrounded by lush floral elements including vibrant pink flowers and delicate white flowers that frame the scene. Red heart shapes are scattered across the grass and fallen around the net, symbolizing love and sweetness, reinforcing the Valentine's sentiment. The lithographic print showcases the period's characteristic soft color palette of pale blue sky, warm peach tones, and verdant greens, all unified by an orange decorative band that adds visual dynamism to the design.

Subjects

cherubs, putti, tennis, sports, hearts, flowers, love, romance, quiver, arrows, sash

Printing Notes

Embossed details visible on heart-shaped strawberries; vibrant multi-color lithographic process typical of early 1900s greeting card production

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