Cupid with heart target, 'To my Valentine' postcard – Antique Wall Art
(Each image is professionally and digitally cleaned of artifacts such as color bars and extra borders prior to printing.)
Description
Few images capture their era like this vintage postcard of Cupid with heart target, 'To my Valentine' postcard. It comes from the Snapshots of the Past collection, curated over 25 years for its historical value.
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Cupid with heart target, 'To my Valentine' postcard
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A Cupid holding a heart-shaped target sets this card apart from the many Valentines on the same board, since the bow and arrow are aimed at the viewer rather than at a sweetheart. The "To my Valentine" greeting printed across it reflects a custom that flourished in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when illustrated postcards became a cheap and popular way to send affection through the mail. Cupid, the Roman god of desire, had long been the emblem of romantic love, and by this period printers used his image freely on cards mass-produced for holidays like February 14. Look closely at the lettering and colors, which often reveal the era and printing method behind such cards.
| Original scan | 620 × 972 px |
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| Reference | Img2 |
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