Valentine 1860

This Victorian-era Valentine card, created in 1860 by Esther Howland, showcases the intricate art of paper cutting. The card features a silhouette of a couple on horseback against a red background, surrounded by elaborate gold and white floral designs and paper lace. Howland, considered the "Mother of the Valentine", was known for her innovative and intricate paper designs that popularized the tradition of sending Valentines in America. The card is now preserved at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City.