Victorian Cherubs on Swing Valentine Card | Antique Love Greeting

The cherub on the swing grips a red heart to its chest like it's about to be audited, while two accomplices — one pushing from behind, one pulling from the front — assist in this deeply chaotic logistics operation. The cherub on the right appears to be wearing gold booties, because apparently even celestial beings have a footwear budget. Three chubby-winged cherubs have gathered beneath a tree for what the Victorians apparently considered peak romance, though the overall vibe is less 'eternal love' and more 'unsupervised toddlers have acquired wings and a pulley system.' The cursive 'To my Valentine' at the bottom suggests this was meant to convey tender affection, which is a bold choice given the circumstances.