
Vintage Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Girl & Roses, Early 1900s
Text on Card
My Valentine To My Sweetheart Love
Description
A rosy-cheeked girl with curled auburn hair commands the center of this charming Edwardian-era Valentine's greeting card, holding an abundant bouquet of red roses while displaying a card marked 'Love' with a red heart. The composition cleverly includes a second cherubic figure gazing through a window frame above, adding whimsy and depth to the design. An open box labeled 'To My Sweetheart' sits on a small table beside her, and she wears a red ribbon at her waist. The chromolithographic printing showcases vibrant reds, soft greens, and peachy flesh tones against a cream background, characteristic of mass-produced Valentine cards from this beloved era of early 20th-century romance.
Subjects
young girl, red roses, cherub, window frame, heart card, table, red ribbon
Printing Notes
Card number 5002 visible in lower left corner. Die-cut edges on window frame.







