Victorian Valentine Angel with Strawberry Heart Die-Cut

Victorian Valentine Angel with Strawberry Heart Die-Cut

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph with embossed die-cut
Colorscream, red, pale blue, green, tan
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

With Love and Devotion to my Sweetheart

Description

Framed within a heart-shaped border and set against a composition overflowing with romantic imagery, this curly-haired cherub gazes upward while draped in a billowy white gown. White feathered wings extend delicately as the cherub casually dangles a red heart like it's a slightly embarrassing party favor. Red hearts border the entire lace-edged frame and scatter across the blue floral-patterned text panel, while two standalone heart ornaments flank the sides—one apparently on fire and one dangling from a curling red ribbon. Delicate pink flowers cluster along the bottom and left side, a ribbon snakes down the right, and the message 'With Love and Devotion to my Sweetheart' is printed on that mosaic-tile blue panel, creating an arrangement that screams 'I have SO many feelings' with unhinged intensity.

Subjects

angel, cherub, winged figure, strawberry, heart, roses, romantic, love

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed detail work and die-cut heart-shaped framing. White lace-patterned border enhanced with embossing techniques.

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