Oh Say Fair One Thou Will be Mine (valentine) c. 1840

"Oh Say Fair One Thou Will be Mine (valentine)" is a delicate and romantic hand-painted Victorian-era valentine card created by George Meek around 1840. The card features a delicate yellow rose and blue flowers, arranged in a wreath with entwined vines, set against a background of embossed lace. The image is surrounded by the poem, "Oh say fair one thou wilt be mine, and love thy faithful Valentine." The delicate design and sentimental message exemplify the romanticism associated with Valentine's Day in the 19th century. This card is a charming example of the widespread use of valentines as expressions of love and affection during the Victorian era.