Victorian Valentine Cupid Rose Heart Chromolithograph Greeting Card

Victorian Valentine Cupid Rose Heart Chromolithograph Greeting Card

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, purple, gold, cream, green
Vibeskitschy, romantic

Text on Card

To my Valentine

Description

Lush pink garden roses in full bloom surround a cherubic cupid with iridescent blue wings poised within an ornate purple heart wreath. The winged cherub, rendered in soft flesh tones and delicate details, clutches an arrow while framed by the blooming florals. The composition exemplifies the romantic sentimentality characteristic of late-19th-century greeting cards, with decorative gold tassels adorning the top border and a subtle damask/wallpaper pattern providing background interest. This chromolithographed card showcases the technical mastery of Victorian printing, with rich color saturation and embossed details that create dimensional elegance. Perfect for collectors of antique ephemera and lovers of romantic Victorian iconography.

Subjects

cupid, cherub, roses, heart, wings, love, romance

Printing Notes

Embossed details visible on decorative border and heart frame. Gold leaf accents on tassels and ornamental elements.

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