Victorian Cupid's Darts Christmas Greeting Card

Victorian Cupid's Darts Christmas Greeting Card

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorssage green, gold, cream, brown, pink
Vibesromantic, whimsical

Text on Card

Cupid's Darts A right royal Christmas Greeting Happy Xmas

Description

From the height of the Victorian era comes this enchanting card celebrating love's playful nature through the classic imagery of Cupid armed with his legendary darts. The card features a central heart-shaped vignette (not circular) showcasing a tender moment between two figures. Charming cherubs appear throughout the composition, with one prominently positioned at upper left near the label 'Cupid's Darts,' while another cupid appears at upper right. The muted sage-green background provides elegant contrast to the photographic central scene. The card includes Christmas greetings text reading 'A right royal Christmas Greeting' and 'Happy Xmas.'

Subjects

cupids, cherubs, arrow, romantic couple, love, valentine

Printing Notes

Hand-colored photographic insert or painting in central circular vignette with chromolithographed border and embellishments

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