
Victorian Valentine's Day Greeting Card - Children in Folk Costume
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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, cream, green, gold, blue
Vibesfolk-art, romantic
Text on Card
To my Valentine
Description
A blonde girl in a red cap and floral dress takes center stage in this charming Victorian Valentine's greeting, sharing an affectionate moment with her dark-haired companion dressed in a bold red jacket and green bloomers/breeches. Both children wear wooden clogs and display the sweet, innocent expressions characteristic of sentimental Victorian imagery. The composition captures traditional European folk costumes in a soft palette of cream, rose, and sage green that creates a gentle romantic mood perfect for expressing Valentine sentiments during the late 19th century.
Subjects
children, kiss, affection, folk costume, traditional dress
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic print with embossed details on cream card stock







