
Edwardian Valentine's Day Greeting Card with Woman in Hat
Text on Card
A Valentine's Greeting Cupid has long, with smiling art, Invited me to yield my heart
Description
An elegantly dressed woman adorned with a wide-brimmed straw hat trimmed with a blue ribbon serves as the focal point of this charming Edwardian-era Valentine's Day greeting card. She holds a delicate bouquet of pink roses against her flowing turquoise gown, gazing demurely downward in classic romantic fashion. The composition employs a striking red background that frames a white heart-shaped border, creating a bold contrast that emphasizes the central figure. The card exemplifies the refined aesthetic sensibilities of early 20th-century greeting card design, combining naturalistic portraiture with decorative arts principles. The printed text reads 'A Valentine's Greeting,' with additional verse below capturing the sentimental tradition of the holiday.
Subjects
woman, hat, roses, valentine, heart, romantic portrait
Printing Notes
Die-cut heart-shaped mat with chromolithographic printing; embossed lettering visible in text area







