Victorian Cupid Valentine Card with Anvil & Hammer Love Forge

Victorian Cupid Valentine Card with Anvil & Hammer Love Forge

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
PublisherBES. 103
Colorsgold, red, cream, green, brown, pink, blue
Vibesromantic, whimsical

Text on Card

Cupid swiftly flew away To the forge of love one day Sit the fire in wintry weather Welded our two hearts together

Description

Against a luminous golden background that radiates romantic sentiment, this exquisite Victorian Valentine card presents a surprisingly industrial vision of love: Cupid as blacksmith. Two winged cherubs operate an ornate anvil with hammer and tongs, forging a glowing heart upon an oak stump—a poetic metaphor for crafting enduring affection. Delicate floral garlands frame the composition in classic Victorian style, while the accompanying verse reads: 'Cupid swiftly flew away / To the forge of love one day' and 'Sit the fire in wintry weather / Welded our two hearts together'—capturing the era's sentimental approach to romantic devotion.

Subjects

cupids, heart, anvil, hammer, forge, floral border, romantic love

Printing Notes

Embossed details with gold accents. Printed on heavy cardstock with decorative border design.

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