Die Cutting Collection

Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical organ grinder, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical wreath, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical floral scene - a man on a horse offers a woman a rose - symbol... ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical floral scene - symbol of love. ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan dated 1875, 1875. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate fan dated 1875, 1875

Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical nosegay (tussy mussy), ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate nosegay, fan souvenir, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, baby boy bunting, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, baby boy bunting, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, crocus, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, crocus, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical fan, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical fan, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical -- a decorated armoire (chest), ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical -- a decorated armoire (chest), ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - romantic symbolism, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate Valentine, Dance Card, Baby, 1883. 1883. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - elaborate Valentine, Dance Card, Baby, 1883

Valentine - Mechanical - pull down tassel reveals scene, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical - pull down tassel reveals scene, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical, flowers with hidden messages, sachet, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical, flowers with hidden messages, sachet, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, holidays, wedding, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical bouquet, holidays, wedding, ca. 1875

Valentine - Mechanical -- armoire, family, flowers, ca. 1875. ca. 1875. Creator: Anon
Valentine - Mechanical -- armoire, family, flowers, ca. 1875

A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of a champagne bottle, c 1880 (colour litho)
3605847 A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of a champagne bottle, c 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo © David Pearson

A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of a snowball, c 1880 (colour litho)
3605876 A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of a snowball, c 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die cut Christmas card in the shape of a snowball and a kitten
3605875 A Victorian die cut Christmas card in the shape of a snowball and a kitten, c 1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of a grandfather clock decorated with
3605867 A Victorian die cut greeting card in the shape of a grandfather clock decorated with holly, c 1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape birthday card of a vase decorated with carnations, c
3605812 A Victorian die-cut shape birthday card of a vase decorated with carnations, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas, New Year and Birthday card of three vases with
3605810 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas, New Year and Birthday card of three vases with flower designs, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape birthday card of a tambourine with an image of flowers on it, c
3605808 A Victorian die-cut shape birthday card of a tambourine with an image of flowers on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a banjo, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605801 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a banjo, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape card of a barometer, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605779 A Victorian die-cut shape card of a barometer, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Die-cut shape card of a top hat with images of dogs and cats on it, c
3605775 A Victorian Die-cut shape card of a top hat with images of dogs and cats on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a slate, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605763 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a slate, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape card of an artist palette with a painting of trees
3605759 A Victorian die-cut shape card of an artist palette with a painting of trees and a swan on water on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape card of an easel decorated with flowers, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605757 A Victorian die-cut shape card of an easel decorated with flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape card of a kipper, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605731 A Victorian die-cut shape card of a kipper, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape card of an owl in top hat and boots and wearing a pince nez, c
3605727 A Victorian die-cut shape card of an owl in top hat and boots and wearing a pince nez, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape Valentine card of a heart with a boy
3605722 A Victorian die-cut shape Valentine card of a heart with a boy and a girl in Victorian clothes on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a delivery man carrying parcels
3605721 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a delivery man carrying parcels, luggage and a hat box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a robin in a cone shaped paper, c
3605716 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a robin in a cone shaped paper, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of an owl next to a painting of a house on a
3605694 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of an owl next to a painting of a house on a lattice, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape card of an anchor with an image of flying doves on it, c
3605692 A Victorian die-cut shape card of an anchor with an image of flying doves on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of two asian women wearing kimonos holding a
3605684 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of two asian women wearing kimonos holding a doll, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape Easter card of bells and flowers, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605682 A Victorian die-cut shape Easter card of bells and flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of plumage and white flowers, c
3605671 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of plumage and white flowers, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape New Year card of butterflies and daisies, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605668 A Victorian die-cut shape New Year card of butterflies and daisies, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of cows grazing near a pond in an idyllic scene
3605666 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of cows grazing near a pond in an idyllic scene, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape greeting card of dog roses in a basket, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605653 A Victorian die-cut shape greeting card of dog roses in a basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a back of a dover sole, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605649 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a back of a dover sole, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of four little girls wearing bonnets
3605644 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of four little girls wearing bonnets and scarves and carrying dolls, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape card of three gentlemen looking over a garden wall, c
3605643 A Victorian die-cut shape card of three gentlemen looking over a garden wall, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian die-cut shape card of a leaf with a painting of a rowboat on a lake on it, c
3605640 A Victorian die-cut shape card of a leaf with a painting of a rowboat on a lake on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian die-cut shape card of a guitar in its case, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605637 A Victorian die-cut shape card of a guitar in its case, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a paintbox, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3605636 A Victorian die-cut shape Christmas card of a paintbox, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

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"Die Cutting: A Glimpse into Victorian Valentine's Day" Step back in time to the enchanting world of Victorian Valentine's Day with these intricate die-cut creations. Crafted around 1875 by an anonymous artist, each piece tells a unique story through its delicate design. First, we have the mechanical organ grinder valentine, transporting us to a bustling street corner filled with music and merriment. The caress of nostalgia lingers as we admire the craftsmanship that brings this scene to life. Next, behold the mechanical wreath valentine, adorned with ornate flowers and symbols of everlasting love. Its beauty transcends time, reminding us of the sentimentality cherished during this romantic era. In another captivating creation, a man on horseback presents a woman with a rose - an emblematic gesture symbolizing affection and courtship. This mechanical floral scene captures hearts even after all these years. Moving on to an elaborate fan from 1875; its intricate details mesmerize as it unfolds like a blooming flower in one's hand. It serves as both an exquisite accessory and a token of devotion for those lucky enough to receive such artistry. A tussy mussy or nosegay holds significance too; delicately crafted blooms arranged thoughtfully convey messages unspoken. These charming tokens were treasured keepsakes meant to be carried close at heart. Another variation showcases an elaborate nosegay intertwined with memories captured within souvenir fans - tangible reminders of cherished moments shared between loved ones. Behold the baby boy bunting bouquet – innocence personified. This delightful creation celebrates new life while embracing sentiments of tenderness and joy that accompany parenthood. The crocus bouquet whispers promises of springtime renewal amidst winter's grasp. Vibrant petals burst forth from this die-cut masterpiece, evoking hope and anticipation for brighter days ahead. An intricately designed fan transports us once again into realms where elegance reigns supreme.