
Victorian Valentine Cherub Heart Portrait Greeting Card
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







