Two birds among forget-me-nots, To my Valentine postcard – Antique Print
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A window into the past: Two birds among forget-me-nots, To my Valentine postcard, preserved in this vintage postcard. 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 makes a striking addition to a living room, study or office, and a thoughtful gift. Free shipping in the lower 48 states. Since 2001, Snapshots of the Past has shipped historic prints to tens of thousands of customers around the world.
Two birds among forget-me-nots, To my Valentine postcard
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Two small birds perch among clusters of forget-me-nots on this postcard, a sentimental pairing that fits the Valentine's Day theme of the board. Embossed and hand-tinted cards of this kind were produced in large numbers in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, when sending a card was a common way to express affection without speaking it aloud. Forget-me-nots carried a well-known meaning of enduring remembrance, so the flowers and the paired birds together made a quiet message of loyalty. The inscription "To my Valentine" anchors the image to its purpose.
| Original scan | 510 × 800 px |
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| Reference | Img45 |
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