Victorian Valentine's Day Card with Doves & Red Heart

Victorian Valentine's Day Card with Doves & Red Heart

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, pink, turquoise, white, green
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

To my VALENTINE

Description

Unusual for its era in its literal interpretation of a 'locked heart,' this Victorian Valentine's greeting card features a striking crimson heart as its central focal point, adorned with a chain and padlock detail. Two white doves hover gracefully above the heart, with one carrying a small red heart pendant, symbolizing love and devotion, while lush pink roses and verdant foliage frame the composition below. The soft turquoise background enhances the romantic mood of this delicate chromolithograph. The text 'To my Valentine' appears in elegant script, making this an exquisite example of sentimental Victorian Valentine imagery that celebrates timeless themes of romance and natural beauty.

Subjects

heart, doves, roses, foliage, padlock, chain, small heart pendant

Printing Notes

Chromolithographic process with hand-colored details and gilt accents

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