Victorian 'Token of Affection' Greeting Card with Woman & Lily of the Valley
Text on Card
A Token of Affection
Description
A fashionable young woman adorned in a purple and yellow bonnet with flowing ribbons takes center stage in this exquisite Victorian greeting card that exemplifies the refined aesthetic of the era. Her elegant portrait is framed by an ornamental chain garland studded with ruby jewels, creating a luxurious focal point. Delicate lily of the valley flowers cascade across the lower portion of the card, symbolizing sweetness, purity, and virtue—sentiments perfectly aligned with the inscribed message 'A Token of Affection.' The soft watercolor palette and chromolithographic printing showcase the technical mastery characteristic of high-quality Victorian greeting card production, making this a treasured example of period stationery artistry.
Subjects
woman, portrait, bonnet, lily of the valley, jewelry, ornamental chain
Printing Notes
Embossed border with gilt accents; hand-tinted chromolithographic printing with subtle dimensional effects
