Couple on a paper lace romantic card with pull tab

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Couple on a paper lace romantic card with pull tab

Couple on a paper lace romantic card with pull tab. Date: circa 1890s

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Media ID 23074598

© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library

Conflict Delicate Fans Lace Lacy Movable Oval Pull Rejection Romance Romantic Valentine Valentines

EDITORS COMMENTS
This exquisitely detailed Victorian-era romantic card features a delicately dressed couple, each adorned with the height of fashion from the late 1890s. The man, wearing a top hat and holding a cane, gazes lovingly at the woman in an oval lace frame. She, wearing a pink dress and holding a fan, returns his affectionate gaze. The intricately designed paper lace background adds to the romantic and delicate atmosphere of the scene. However, upon closer inspection, the couple's body language and the presence of a pull tab at the bottom of the card hint at a deeper meaning. The man's hand rests protectively on the woman's shoulder, while she shyly looks away, her hand covering her mouth. The pull tab, a common feature in Victorian-era Valentine's cards, may have been used to reveal a hidden message or poem, adding an element of surprise and possibly even conflict to the scene. Despite the potential for rejection or unrequited love, the couple's connection is palpable, making this card a beautiful and intriguing reminder of the complexities of love and romance during the Victorian era.

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