
Victorian Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Cherub & Flowers
Text on Card
Sweetheart Be my Valentine
Description
Valentine sentiment meets Victorian formality in this exquisite chromolithographic design showcasing a white-winged cherub clutching a vibrant red heart at its center. The card features an ornate decorative border composed of gold heart shapes and scrollwork that frames an abundant garden of hand-colored botanicals including pink, blue, and purple morning glories. Below the cherub, a charming vignette depicts two adult figures in period costume within a dark heart-shaped frame, possibly representing courtship or betrothal. The elaborate design demonstrates the exceptional craftsmanship of late 19th-century greeting card production, combining sentimental imagery with horticultural artistry.
Subjects
cherub, red heart, morning glories, Victorian figures, decorative scrollwork, gold heart border
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic printing with embossed gold detailing and decorative border elements







