Vintage Children's Valentine Card with Heart, 1900s
Text on Card
To My Valentine This card, tho' small, is weighty, For writ between each line You'll find my heart-felt wishes, And love, dear Valentine.
Description
A soft cream background with an ornate gilded border frames this charming Edwardian-era Valentine's Day greeting featuring two adorable children standing against a bold red heart backdrop. The boy on the left wears a white/cream hat with a red pompom and a tan/olive coat with a blue scarf and brown boots, while the girl on the right sports a wide-brimmed brown hat and a blue coat with a plaid skirt and matching stockings. The boy holds the girl's hand, and the girl holds a small envelope with a heart on it. The sentimental verse below reads: 'To My Valentine, This card, tho' small, is weighty, For writ between each line, You'll find my heart-felt wishes, And love, dear Valentine.' The illustration style exemplifies early 1900s greeting card artistry.
Subjects
children, boy, girl, heart, valentine, envelope
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed details
