Victorian Valentine Greeting Card with Butterfly & Heart-Shaped Portrait

Victorian Valentine Greeting Card with Butterfly & Heart-Shaped Portrait

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph with embossed lace-die-cut elements
Colorslavender purple, turquoise green, white, gold, pale yellow
Vibesromantic, elegant

Text on Card

Be my Valentine

Description

Valentine sentiment takes ethereal form in this enchanting Victorian chromolithograph, showcasing the delicate aesthetics of the late 19th century. A graceful turquoise and green butterfly dominates the upper left, rendered with intricate detail and iridescent shading characteristic of chromolithographic printing. The design features a white lace-embossed heart-shaped vignette containing a charming portrait of a young child with curly hair, surrounded by yellow flowers, with golden decorative flourishes, creating a romantic focal point. Soft lavender tones and delicate scrollwork in the background enhance the ethereal quality of this sentimental keepsake.

Subjects

butterfly, portrait medallion, heart shape, child (young boy or girl with curly hair), yellow flowers/daffodils, romantic motifs

Printing Notes

Chromolithographic printing with hand-coloring; embossed white lace border surrounding heart vignette; die-cut shaped design

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