Oh, Little, dearest Lady mine, I've sent my heart for A Valentine – Historic Print
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Description
This rare historic image captures Oh, Little, dearest Lady mine, I've sent my heart for A Valentine in remarkable detail. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
Framed, it is ready for the wall; unframed, it is ready for the frame you choose. 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.
Oh, Little, dearest Lady mine, I've sent my heart for A Valentine
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The verse printed here, "Oh, Little, dearest Lady mine, I've sent my heart for A Valentine," is a playful rhyme built around the idea of sending one's heart by post. Sentimental lines like this appeared on commercial valentines that grew popular in the United States and Britain in the late 1800s, when cheap printing and reliable postage made it easy to mail a card to a sweetheart. Many such cards paired lace-edged paper, embossed cupids or flowers, and short verses that let a sender say what might feel too bold to speak aloud. The affectionate pet name "Little" is typical of the period's gentle, teasing style.
| Original scan | 520 × 822 px |
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| Reference | Img7 |
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