
Victorian Cherub Valentine's Day Greeting Card - Antique Love
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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian
Decade1880s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsdeep blue, crimson red, gold, pale pink, white
Vibesromantic, elegant
Text on Card
To my Valentine
Description
Two plump cherubs float suspended in a dreamy celestial setting, arranging a garland of forget-me-nots around an oversized crimson heart in this enchanting Victorian Valentine. The cherubs have small white wings and rosy complexions exemplifying the sentimental romanticism of the era. The left cherub carries a bow and arrows. The right cherub holds additional red hearts. The inscription 'To my Valentine' appears in elegant script at the bottom, cementing this card's purpose as a cherished love token from the Victorian period.
Subjects
cherubs, heart, forget-me-nots, clouds, cupids, flowers
Printing Notes
Fine chromolithographic printing with embossed gilt accents and subtle cloud shading technique







