Victorian Angel Cherub Love Ladder Die-Cut Valentine Card
Text on Card
The rose is pink, the violet blue, my heart is warm with love for you | A Token of Love
Description
At the center of this composition, two cherubic angels engage in a symbolic ascent of love, with a golden ladder adorned with heart cutouts serving as their celestial pathway. The upper angel plays a golden lute while wearing purple drapery, surrounded by a floral wreath with red roses, while below, a second golden-robed cherub unlocks a blue heart-shaped locket with an ornate key, representing the opening of the heart. The card's elaborate die-cut construction, featuring multiple layers and dimensional elements, exemplifies the sophisticated paper engineering of Victorian greeting cards. Rich jewel tones—purple, gold, and rose red—combine with delicate florals to create a romantic, sentimental composition that celebrates love through classical imagery and celestial symbolism.
Subjects
cherubs, angels, ladder, mandolin/lute, heart padlock, roses, floral wreaths, key, flowers
Printing Notes
Multi-layered die-cut construction with embossed details and hand-applied color.
