Victorian Die-Cut Greeting Card with Red Rose & Patriotic Flags
Text on Card
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Description
An elaborate die-cut border with intricate lace-like patterns in cream and red frames this exquisite Victorian-era greeting card from the 1880s-1890s. Small patriotic flags in red, white, blue, and yellow adorn the ornate edges, showcasing the craftsmanship characteristic of the period. At the center sits a beautifully hand-colored chromolithographic image of a vibrant red rose with green foliage and a striking blue ribbon bow, positioned within an embossed oval frame. The embossed white background creates dimensional depth and elegance. Faint text appears around the central floral motif, typical of period greeting conventions. This card exemplifies the Victorian obsession with ornamental complexity and refined sentimentality.
Subjects
rose, patriotic flags, ribbon bow, floral arrangement
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with extensive die-cut lace borders and embossed surface details creating dimensional relief effects
