Edwardian Valentine Greeting Card with Children Exchanging Hearts
Text on Card
Valentine Greetings. JUST FOR YOU, DEARIE.
Description
A small red dog stands sentinel on the left side of this charming Edwardian-era Valentine greeting card, watching over a scene that captures the sweetness of early 20th-century romance through the innocent interaction of two children. A girl in a vibrant red hat and pink dress receives a large envelope containing a heart from a boy wearing a straw hat and blue sailor suit, set against a picturesque pastoral landscape complete with a cottage. The ornate decorative border featuring hearts and golden accents exemplifies the lavish chromolithographic printing techniques popular during this period, adding to the card's nostalgic appeal and collectible value.
Subjects
children, boy, girl, hearts, cottage, garden, dog, countryside
Printing Notes
Chromolithographic printing with embossed embellishments; ornate decorative border with die-cut elements; metallic gold accents throughout
