Edwardian Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Woman in Hat

Edwardian Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Woman in Hat

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OccasionValentine
EraEdwardian (1900-1915)
Decade1900s-1910s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, cream, turquoise, pink, gold
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

A Valentine's Greeting Cupid has long, with smiling art, Invited me to yield my heart

Description

An elegantly dressed woman adorned with a wide-brimmed straw hat trimmed with a blue ribbon serves as the focal point of this charming Edwardian-era Valentine's Day greeting card. She holds a delicate bouquet of pink roses against her flowing turquoise gown, gazing demurely downward in classic romantic fashion. The composition employs a striking red background that frames a white heart-shaped border, creating a bold contrast that emphasizes the central figure. The card exemplifies the refined aesthetic sensibilities of early 20th-century greeting card design, combining naturalistic portraiture with decorative arts principles. The printed text reads 'A Valentine's Greeting,' with additional verse below capturing the sentimental tradition of the holiday.

Subjects

woman, hat, roses, valentine, heart, romantic portrait

Printing Notes

Die-cut heart-shaped mat with chromolithographic printing; embossed lettering visible in text area

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