Victorian Valentine Greeting Card with Romantic Couple & Flowers

Victorian Valentine Greeting Card with Romantic Couple & Flowers

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian
Decade1880s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgreen, pink, gold, blue, cream
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

Love! my soul is full of thee Alive to all thy luxury. β€”Moore. To my Valentine.

Description

Delicate blue forget-me-nots frame a heart-shaped cartouche enclosing this exquisite Victorian Valentine card, capturing the romantic sensibilities of the late 19th century with its charming depiction of a young couple exchanging affections. A gentleman in brown attire presents a small card or note to a seated lady dressed in an elegant green bodice with a flowing pink skirt, who holds a fan, creating a scene of genteel courtship. The card includes a poetic inscription from Moore's works, emphasizing the timeless theme of devotion and luxury in love.

Subjects

couple, courtship, romantic encounter, gentleman, lady, flowers, forget-me-nots, heart

Printing Notes

Die-cut heart-shaped frame with embossed details and careful color registration typical of premium Victorian chromolithographic production

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