Victorian Cupid Valentine Card with Blue Forget-Me-Nots
Text on Card
Clever Doctor Cupid mends many a wounded heart; Grant then no need for him Who sends you this, to feel Love's smart.
Description
Two winged cherubs with rosy cheeks dominate this charming Victorian Valentine, nestled within a heart-shaped garden overflowing with delicate blue forget-me-nots. One figure sits while the other stands, and together they tend to a bandaged red heart, with broken red hearts and a mallet scattered on the ground nearby. The composition employs classic Victorian sentimentality, with the heart-within-a-heart design emphasizing themes of love and romance. The card's poetic message—"Clever Doctor Cupid mends many a wounded heart; Grant then no need for him Who sends you this, to feel Love's smart"—pairs traditional Cupid mythology with witty wordplay, reflecting the era's preference for sentimental yet clever romantic expressions.
Subjects
cherubs, cupids, forget-me-nots, hearts, love, wings, flowers
Printing Notes
High-quality color lithography with fine detail work. Embossed decorative elements present on the heart border.
