Victorian Cupid Valentine Card with Red Heart & Gold Arrows

Victorian Cupid Valentine Card with Red Heart & Gold Arrows

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsdeep blue, crimson red, gold, white, pale pink
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

To my Valentine

Description

"To my Valentine" reads the gold lettering on this charming Victorian greeting card, adorned with a cherubic blonde-haired cupid with delicate wings hovering against a starlit blue sky. The winged cherub cradles an oversized crimson heart with an ornate blue and pearl border, holding golden arrows of love while floating above soft clouds. This angelic figure embodies the romantic ideals of the Victorian era, with rich chromolithographic printing showcasing intricate details from the cupid's rosy cheeks to the metallic accents framing the central motif.

Subjects

cherub, cupid, heart, arrows, wings, stars, clouds, Valentine's Day

Printing Notes

Gold leaf embossing on heart border; detailed chromolithographic color separation

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