Victorian Valentine's Day Heart Greeting Card with Flowers & Doves

Victorian Valentine's Day Heart Greeting Card with Flowers & Doves

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, pink, cream, blue, green
VibesVictorian, romantic

Text on Card

To my Valentine.

Description

Ornate chromolithographic detailing frames a charming Victorian Valentine's greeting card, featuring a vibrant red heart overflowing with delicate pink roses and trailing blue ribbons. Two white doves fly above the heart, carrying or accompanying a floral bouquet tied with a blue ribbon. The exquisite illustration showcases the printing techniques popular during the late Victorian era, with soft watercolor-like details against a cream background. The inscription 'To my Valentine' appears in elegant handwriting at the base, making this an outstanding example of Victorian courtship tradition and decorative sentimentality.

Subjects

heart, roses, doves, flowers, ribbon, love

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed details. Slight aging and foxing visible on cream background.

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