Lace Paper Collection

Valentine, ca. 1880. ca. 1880. Creator: Anon
Valentine, ca. 1880

Friendship greetings card (chromolitho)
731635 Friendship greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Friendship greetings card. Caption reads: May many friends complete your joy)

French Valentines Day card (chromolitho)
731644 French Valentines Day card (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French Valentines Day card. Caption reads: Pour ma chere amie)

Gorilla Valentines Day card (chromolitho)
731651 Gorilla Valentines Day card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gorilla Valentines Day card)

Valentines Day floral greetings card (chromolitho)
731639 Valentines Day floral greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day floral greetings card)

Floral Valentines Day greetings card (chromolitho)
731632 Floral Valentines Day greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Floral Valentines Day greetings card)

Crab greetings card (chromolitho)
731631 Crab greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Crab greetings card. Caption reads: Now no more going along side-ways, if you please)

Valentines Day greetings card with Cupid (chromolitho)
731642 Valentines Day greetings card with Cupid (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day greetings card with Cupid)

Valentines Day card (chromolitho)
731646 Valentines Day card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day card)

Valentines Day greetings card (chromolitho)
731638 Valentines Day greetings card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Valentines Day greetings card. Caption reads: My love for thine)

Forget me not Valentines Day card (chromolitho)
731636 Forget me not Valentines Day card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forget me not Valentines Day card)

Valentine, 1859-1869. Creator: Anon
Valentine, 1859-1869

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"Lace Paper: A Timeless Elegance in Valentine's Day Greetings" Step into the enchanting world of lace paper, a delicate and intricate art form that graced Valentine's Day greetings during the late 19th century. Created by anonymous artists, these stunning chromolitho cards transported recipients to a realm of love and friendship. In the yearning ca. 1880, lace paper whispered sweet sentiments through Friendship greetings cards adorned with vibrant colors and exquisite patterns. French Valentines Day cards followed suit, capturing hearts with their captivating charm. But it wasn't just traditional themes that found their way onto this ethereal canvas; even unexpected designs like Gorilla Valentines Day cards emerged, blending whimsy with romance in an unexpected union. Floral motifs bloomed across countless lace papers - from Valentines Day floral greetings cards to Floral Valentines Day greetings cards - each petal meticulously crafted to convey emotions beyond words. And who could resist the playful Crab greetings card? Its unique allure added a touch of surprise to heartfelt messages. Cupid himself made his presence felt on many lace papers as well, his mischievous arrows striking at the core of affectionate souls. These Valentines Day greetings cards captured both innocence and desire in equal measure. As time passed, lace paper continued its reign as an emblematic symbol of devotion. The Forget me not Valentines Day card epitomized everlasting love while paying homage to cherished memories shared between kindred spirits. Travel back further still to witness a vintage treasure from 1859-1869—a timeless Valentine created anonymously yet forever etched in history's annals. This masterpiece encapsulated all that was pure about love during those times—gentle whispers carried on delicate wings of lace paper. So let us celebrate this enduring tradition where artistry met emotion on every intricately woven thread. Lace paper remains an eternal testament to human connection—an ephemeral beauty frozen in time, forever capturing the essence of Valentine's Day.