
Victorian Valentine Greeting Card with Butterfly & Heart-Shaped Portrait
Text on Card
Be my Valentine
Description
Valentine sentiment takes ethereal form in this enchanting Victorian chromolithograph, showcasing the delicate aesthetics of the late 19th century. A graceful turquoise and green butterfly dominates the upper left, rendered with intricate detail and iridescent shading characteristic of chromolithographic printing. The design features a white lace-embossed heart-shaped vignette containing a charming portrait of a young child with curly hair, surrounded by yellow flowers, with golden decorative flourishes, creating a romantic focal point. Soft lavender tones and delicate scrollwork in the background enhance the ethereal quality of this sentimental keepsake.
Subjects
butterfly, portrait medallion, heart shape, child (young boy or girl with curly hair), yellow flowers/daffodils, romantic motifs
Printing Notes
Chromolithographic printing with hand-coloring; embossed white lace border surrounding heart vignette; die-cut shaped design







