Handmade Valentine Card, Charming Victorian Paper Valentine, Heart Shaped Valentine's Day Card, Antique 1800's Card, Top Fold Early Greeting

Charming antique Victorian heart shaped paper greeting card:

~ Heart shaped and just oozing with Victorian sentiment

~ Layered, fancy lacy floral patterned paper adds dimension and interest

~ Features a background with in a light French blue with gilded gold accents

~ Lacy die cut paper

~ Topped with roses, a cherub or angel figure, and a young girl holding a flower in the center of the frame

~ It has a top seam

~ Red printed message inside with a fruit tree border - I believe it is an apple tree

~ Very delicate and fragile - best suited for framing for wall display, or to be preserved in a collection, etc, in my opinion

Ready and waiting for your enjoyment, display, framing, wall, collection or gift giving - you will love this!

AGE OR ERA: True antique Victorian paper collectible - guessing mid to late 1800's in age, most likely German in origin

MARKINGS: None that I could find - other than a few hand written characters on the back side - I think is says Cecil

METAL / MATERIAL: Various antique paper products

CLASP / CLOSURE: x

MEASUREMENTS: About 7" x 9"

WEIGHT: x

TESTING: x

U.S. RING SIZE: x

ANECDOTAL, METAPHYSICAL, &/or LORE: Hand cut paper cards were one of the first style of cards produced. These ornate pieces had very finely cut details and motifs, and featured hand coloring and quotes of adoration rendered in German script or fraktur style lettering.

For a time period that is viewed as restrained, staunched, and prudish - the Victorians actually embraced love, friendships, and relationships. All with an air of sentimentalism, of course. Valentine’s Day cards were a popular method of expressing these emotions. Through hidden codes like "The Language of Flowers", that the Victorians were so fond of, they secretly conveyed their feelings. Almost all Valentines of the late nineteenth century feature flowers in some form, mostly with roses, lilies, lilacs, pansies and violets.

JUST FOR FUN - AI DESCRIPTION - (GENERATED BY ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE): Capture a piece of history with this antique 1800's Victorian paper Valentine's Day card. Featuring a top seam design, it exudes a timeless charm that is sure to delight collectors and history enthusiasts alike. The sweet message within evokes the romance of a bygone era, making it a unique treasure for your collection or as a special token for someone special. Crafted with care, this vintage card is a testament to the artistry of the Victorian period. Although the country of origin remains a mystery, the card's allure is undiminished, adding an air of mystery to its already captivating appeal. Perfect for Valentine's Day or as a year-round reminder of the love and beauty that transcends time.

CONDITION: Great vintage condition - given the age and delicate nature of antique paper items. This looks to be well intact, with very minimal loss or damage. Very minor bits may be missing, torn, or folded - as most all Victorian Valentines cards exhibit. In average to above average shape compared to others, I believe. Please study all photos to self-form an opinion of condition and gain additional item insight that only viewing photos can provide. A great find in an excellent state of preservation.

INVENTORY NUMBER OR NOTE: x

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