Cupids with envelope reading "To my Valentine" and hearts – Vintage Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
This rare historic image captures Cupids with envelope reading "To my Valentine" and hearts in remarkable detail. Drawn from the Snapshots of the Past archive, it is an authentic piece of documented history.
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. Snapshots of the Past, founded in 2001, has served tens of thousands of customers worldwide.
Cupids with envelope reading "To my Valentine" and hearts
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Cupid appears here as a chubby winged child, pictured beside an envelope inscribed "To my Valentine" and a scattering of hearts, a combination that ties the image directly to the custom of sending written messages of affection on February 14. Valentine cards grew popular in the United States and Britain during the nineteenth century, when printers began producing mass-made sentimental cards with lace, ribbons and romantic motifs. Cupid, the Roman god of desire, became the standard figure for these greetings, and his bow and arrows stood for love striking unexpectedly. Notice how the envelope suggests a letter being delivered, turning the card into a small story about courtship.
| Original scan | 522 × 820 px |
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| Reference | Img95 |
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