Victorian Cherubs Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Doves
Text on Card
Accept this loving heart of mine And be my own true Valentine. Love's Greeting
Description
Soft pinks and celestial blues saturate this charming Victorian-era Valentine's greeting card, where two plump cherubs seated on a wooden beam cradle a large red heart between them. Blooming pink flowers frame the scene while white doves take flight across the serene sky above. This chromolithographed card exemplifies the sentimental romanticism of the late 19th century, combining classical angelic imagery with floral abundance and pastoral tranquility. The ornate typography of "Love's Greeting" and the inscription "Accept this loving heart of mine / And be my own true Valentine" capture the tender sentiments of Victorian courtship and devoted affection.
Subjects
cherubs, angels, doves, roses, heart, Valentine, birds
Printing Notes
Die-cut edges with embossed details. Chromolithographic color printing with hand-applied embossing effects on the heart and floral elements.
