Vintage Love's Greeting Card: Cherub with Guitar & Hearts
Text on Card
Love's Greeting I sing to thee, Sweetheart, now hear - For thee I pine, wilt thou be mine My pledge to thee true love shall be.
Description
Dressed in a striking red and white outfit with bloomers, a golden-haired child figure plays a guitar with mouth open as if singing on this charming vintage Valentine's greeting. Two interlinked red hearts appear to the upper right of the figure. The die-cut card showcases chromolithographic printing. Set against a soft cream background with an emerald green border, this romantic composition captures the whimsical spirit of Valentine's Day sentimentality. The card's sentimental verse reads, "Love's Greeting... I sing to thee, Sweetheart, now hear - For thee I pine, wilt thou be mine My pledge to thee true love shall be."
Subjects
child, girl, guitar, hearts, love, romantic
Printing Notes
Die-cut with decorative scalloped border; embossed details on cherub's face and clothing
