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Photographic Print : To My Valentine, American Valentine card, c1908
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To My Valentine, American Valentine card, c1908
To My Valentine, American Valentine card, c1908. Cupid shoots an arrow into a heart held up by a putto. The words are surrounded by garlands of forget-me-nots (Myosotis palustris) and lucky four-leaved shamrock or wood sorrel (Oxalis acetosella), a symbol of Ireland. In Roman mythology Cupid was the son of Venus, goddess of love (Eros and Aphrodite in the Greek Pantheon). The identity of St Valentine is uncertain, the most popular candidates are Valentine, bishop of Terni (3rd century) or a Roman Christian convert martyred c270). St Valentines Day, celebrated on 14 February, probably replaces the Roman pagan festival of Lupercalia
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Arrow Chromolithograph Cupid February Forget Me Not Heart Kitsch Month Pierced Romance Shamrock Valentine Valentines Card Winged Allegorical Figure Ann Ronan Pictures Putti Roman Mythology
12"x8" (30x20cm) Photo Print
Add a touch of vintage charm to your home decor with our Media Storehouse range of Photographic Prints. This exquisite piece features an antique American Valentine card from 1908, showcasing Cupid aiming an arrow at a heart held by a putto. The heart is surrounded by beautiful garlands of forget-me-nots, making it a timeless symbol of love and affection. Bring the elegance of the past into your modern space with this captivating print from Heritage Images, exclusively available at Media Storehouse. All rights reserved by AccuSoft Inc.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 19.3cm (12" x 7.6")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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To My Valentine
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is a captivating vintage American Valentine card from the early 20th century. In this chromolithograph print, Cupid takes center stage as he skillfully shoots an arrow into a heart held up by a charming putto. Surrounding the heartfelt message are delicate garlands of forget-me-nots and lucky four-leaved shamrocks, symbolizing everlasting love and good fortune. The image beautifully merges elements from Roman mythology and Irish symbolism, creating an allegorical representation of love's power. Cupid, known as the son of Venus in Roman mythology (or Eros in Greek), embodies the essence of passion and desire. Meanwhile, the inclusion of shamrocks pays homage to Ireland's rich cultural heritage. While St. Valentine's true identity remains uncertain, this card serves as a timeless reminder of his significance in celebrating love on February 14th each year. It is believed that St. Valentine's Day replaced the ancient Roman festival Lupercalia with its own unique traditions. This exquisite print captures both nature's beauty through vibrant flowers like forget-me-nots and Oxalis acetosella while also depicting symbols associated with war such as arrows and weaponry - representing the eternal battle for love. Preserved by Ann Ronan Pictures, this nostalgic piece evokes feelings of romance and nostalgia for a bygone era when expressing affection through sentimental cards was cherished deeply.
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