Vintage Easter Greeting Card with Angel Child & Golden Bell
Text on Card
Christ's message from the gloomy grave, I rose for you, your soul to save. Easter Greeting.
Description
"Christ's message from the gloomy grave, I rose for you, your soul to save," reads the elegant script adorning this exquisite Edwardian-era Easter greeting card, a sentiment that exemplifies the ornate chromolithographic artistry and spiritual devotion of the early 1900s. A cherubic child with golden ringlets gazes serenely from an oval portrait frame, surrounded by delicate lilac blooms and small white flowers in soft pinks, purples, and whites. A gleaming brass bell hovers above, while strands of catkins dangle gracefully on either side—traditional symbols of spring renewal and resurrection. This profound religious message reflects the Victorian and Edwardian tradition of using Easter cards to convey spiritual devotion alongside seasonal celebration. The intricate Art Nouveau-influenced decorative borders and the meticulous hand-coloring technique showcase the premium craftsmanship that defined greeting cards of this prosperous era.
Subjects
angel child, golden bell, lilacs, white blossoms, catkins, oval portrait frame, religious symbolism
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithograph with embossed die-cut elements. Ornate geometric borders with Art Nouveau influences.
