
Vintage Valentine's Day Card with Cherubs and Hearts - Edwardian Era
Text on Card
To My VALENTINE. TWO SAPPHIRES THOSE DEAR EYES OF THINE SOFT AS THE SKIES ABOVE THEE, THRICE HAPPY IS THE ONE TO WHOM, THOSE DEAR EYES SAY 'I LOVE THEE'
Description
A delicate decorative border of intertwined flourishes frames this charming Edwardian Valentine's Day greeting card, showcasing the romantic sentimentality of the early 1900s. Within this ornamental frame, a beautiful woman with an upswept hairstyle reclines against a large red heart, her gaze directed toward the viewer with classic period elegance. Two cherubs float above, carrying a golden crown, adding celestial charm to the composition. The card features a row of three diminishing red hearts to the right of the central figure, emphasizing the romantic theme. The accompanying verse celebrates devoted love: "Two sapphires those dear eyes of thine / Soft as the skies above thee, / Thrice happy is the one to whom, / Those dear eyes say 'I love thee'." This sentimental message captures the refined emotional expression typical of Edwardian courtship. The chromolithographic printing demonstrates careful attention to flesh tones, fabric textures, and heart gradations.
Subjects
woman, cherubs, hearts, love, romance, Valentine's Day
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic printing with embossed details. Card number 1085 visible at bottom left. Publisher mark partially visible.







