Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism 1875

"Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism" is an anonymous Victorian-era Valentine’s Day card from 1875. It features a layered design with a central scene depicting two children in a garden setting surrounded by a wreath of flowers. The top layer features three angels in a sky scene with the words "Love’s Offering." The bottom layer includes a bouquet of flowers and the inscription "With love as pure as morning dew." This intricate card is a charming example of the intricate and sentimental nature of Victorian Valentine’s Day cards. The card is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City.