Victorian Love Valentine Card with Heart & Red Ribbon
Text on Card
To my Valentine. Would that I could let you know, Sweetheart, that I love you so, With a love that's not veneer, But unvarnished and sincere.
Description
An exquisite hand-colored chromolithograph design dominates this romantic Victorian-era Valentine's Day greeting card. Elaborate calligraphy and decorative flourishes typical of the period frame a prominent embossed or die-cut brown heart as the central focal point. Red silk ribbons and delicate blue forget-me-nots create an ornate border that epitomizes Victorian sentimentality, while poetic text expresses earnest romantic devotion with period-appropriate language, declaring sincere and unvarnished love. This card exemplifies the Victorian tradition of elaborate Valentine's cards, which were highly prized gifts exchanged during the season of love.
Subjects
heart, ribbons, forget-me-nots, calligraphy, love declaration, horn/trumpet, torch or decorative implements
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic print with embossed heart die-cut element. Multiple color registration with fine detail work in the scrollwork and floral accents.
