
Edwardian Cherubs Playing Tennis Valentine Greeting Card
Text on Card
Loving Greetings
Description
Two cherubs engage in a playful tennis match in this delightful Edwardian greeting card that captures the whimsical spirit of early 20th-century romance. The composition showcases charming putti figures in a spirited game, surrounded by lush floral elements including vibrant pink flowers and delicate white flowers that frame the scene. Red heart shapes are scattered across the grass and fallen around the net, symbolizing love and sweetness, reinforcing the Valentine's sentiment. The lithographic print showcases the period's characteristic soft color palette of pale blue sky, warm peach tones, and verdant greens, all unified by an orange decorative band that adds visual dynamism to the design.
Subjects
cherubs, putti, tennis, sports, hearts, flowers, love, romance, quiver, arrows, sash
Printing Notes
Embossed details visible on heart-shaped strawberries; vibrant multi-color lithographic process typical of early 1900s greeting card production







