Victorian Valentine Cherub Heart Portrait Greeting Card

Victorian Valentine Cherub Heart Portrait Greeting Card

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorscrimson red, cream, gold, pale blue, soft green
Vibeskitschy, romantic

Text on Card

A Valentine Message

Description

Romantic sentiment glows from this charming Victorian Valentine's greeting card, featuring a portrait of a young woman with blonde curled hair and a light blue bow, framed within an ornate crimson heart. A cherubic putto floats playfully above the heart, surrounded by delicate blue forget-me-nots and decorative flourishes. The card's soft cream background and chromolithography exemplify the sentimental aesthetic of Victorian Valentine greetings. Small dark hearts accent the composition, while the elegant script reads 'A Valentine Message,' capturing the era's romantic sensibilities and decorative excess.

Subjects

cherub, woman's portrait, hearts, forget-me-nots, decorative flourishes

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithography with embossed details; gold accents on heart border

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