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Vinegar Valentine card (colour litho)
3639340 Vinegar Valentine card (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vinegar Valentine card.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection
Media ID 22452582
© Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection / Bridgeman Images
Cruel Greetings Card Insulting Mock Valentine Mocking Rhyme Valentines Card Vinegar Valentine Ephemera
14"x18" Premium Frame
Contemporary style Premium Wooden Frame with 8"x12" Print. Complete with 2" White Mat and 1.25" thick MDF frame. Printed on 260 gsm premium paper. Glazed with shatter proof UV coated acrylic glass. Backing is paper covered backing with rubber bumpers. Supplied ready to hang with a pre-installed sawtooth/wire hanger. Care Instructions: Spot clean with a damp cloth. Securely packaged in a clear plastic bag and envelope in a reinforced cardboard shipper
FSC Real Wood Frame and Double Mounted with White Conservation Mountboard - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 20.3cm x 30.4cm (8" x 12")
Estimated Product Size is 35.6cm x 45.8cm (14" x 18")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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This vibrant and intriguing print captures a unique piece of 19th-century British culture - the Vinegar Valentine card. With its bold colors and intricate details, this lithograph showcases the cruel yet humorous nature of these insulting greetings cards. The woman depicted in the image is dressed in a typical Victorian fashion, wearing an elaborate hat that adds to her caricature-like appearance. The artist's keen eye for detail is evident in every aspect of her attire, from the exaggerated proportions to the exaggerated features on her face. Vinegar Valentine cards were popular during this era as a means of mocking or teasing someone through rhyme and satire. They were often sent anonymously on Valentine's Day to express disdain or ridicule towards their recipients. This particular card reflects both the wit and cruelty associated with these mock valentines. As we delve into this glimpse of history, it becomes clear how such cards served as a form of entertainment and social commentary within British society at that time. The existence of Vinegar Valentines reminds us that humor can sometimes be found even in moments meant to insult or belittle others. Through this photo print, we are transported back to an era where unconventional expressions of affection took center stage, challenging our perceptions about love and human interaction. It serves as a testament to how art can capture not only beauty but also complex emotions embedded within cultural traditions.
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