Victorian Valentine 19th century 2

Victorian valentine 19th century

This Valentine has no words but is sending a message through the language of flowers. Each bloom has its own symbolic meaning based on its species, colour and size and in this way sends a coded message to the recipient.

  • Forget-Me-Not - remembrance, true love
  • Lily of the Valley - trustworthy, sweetness, humility
  • Pink rose - affection, grace
  • Primrose - I can't live without you, eternal love
  • Red rose - true love, passion
  • Violet - faithfulness

Location: A Collection of Nineteenth Century Valentines. Early and Fine Printing Collection.

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