Victorian Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Cherub and Hearts

Victorian Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Cherub and Hearts

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OccasionValentine
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, gold, cream, teal, green
Vibesromantic, whimsical

Text on Card

Love's Greeting

Description

At the center of this composition sits a golden-haired child perched atop an oversized red heart, surrounded by a dreamy arrangement of floating hearts in red and gold. The figure, dressed in period clothing with a green jacket, brown knickerbockers, and yellow wooden clogs, holds a teal umbrella while seated beside a wicker basket. A white dove flies nearby beneath the large heart, which bears the text 'Love's Greeting.' Delicate scattered hearts adorn the card's upper border, exemplifying the sentimental aesthetic that defined Victorian Valentine's traditions.

Subjects

child, hearts, doves, umbrella, basket, wooden shoes, large red heart

Printing Notes

Multi-color chromolithograph with embossed details and likely hand-colored accents. Die-cut edges suggest premium production quality typical of high-end Victorian Valentine cards.

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