Sparking: courting couple by a fireside, engraved print – Vintage Wall Art
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A window into the past: Sparking: courting couple by a fireside, engraved print, preserved in this historic print. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
The framed print arrives ready to hang; the unframed option suits custom framing. It brings character to any room and makes a memorable gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Snapshots of the Past has been bringing history to the wall since 2001, for tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Sparking: courting couple by a fireside, engraved print
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A courting couple sits close beside a fireside in this engraving, the kind of scene that was a staple of Victorian-era sentimental prints. The title "Sparking" uses an old American slang term for courtship, when a young man would call on a young woman in the evening, often in the family parlor under a watchful eye. Engravings like this were widely reproduced for magazines, gift books and holiday cards, and they helped spread romantic ideals about home and affection. Its place on the Valentine's Day board reflects how such images were tied to the custom of sending affectionate tokens in February.
| Original scan | 3,681 × 3,281 px · prints to 12 × 11 in at 300 dpi |
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| Reference | 00010u sparking apple |
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