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To My True Love, c1910. American Valentine card. Cupid dances on grass with naturalised Snowdrops
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To My True Love, c1910. American Valentine card. Cupid dances on grass with naturalised Snowdrops
To My True Love, c1910. American Valentine card. Cupid dances on grass with naturalised Snowdrops and is playing a lyre of Bluebells. Above him are red hearts symbolising love and four-leafed Shamrock for luck. In the language of flowers the Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis) stand for Consolation and the Blueball (Scilla noscripta) for Kindness. Shamrock or Wood Sorrel (Oxalis acetosella) is a symbol of Ireland. The identity of St Valentine is uncertain, the most popular candidates are Valentine, bishop of Terni (3rd century) or a Roman Christian convert martyred c270). St Valentines Day, celebrated on 14 February, probably replaces the Roman pagan festival of Lupercalia
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American Bishop C1910 Candidates Card Celebrated Century Christian Cupid February Festival Flowers Grass Hearts Identity Ireland Kindness Language Love Luck Lyre Martyred Pagan Playing Popular Roman Sorrel Stand Symbol True Valentine Wood Acetosella Bluebells Consolation Convert Dances Galanthus Naturalised Nivalis Oxalis Replaces Scilla Shamrock Snowdrop Snowdrops Symbolising Terni Uncertain
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To My True Love, c1910
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is a captivating American Valentine card that captures the essence of love and luck. In this beautifully printed photo, Cupid gracefully dances on lush green grass adorned with delicate Snowdrops and strums a lyre made of vibrant Bluebells. Above him, red hearts symbolize the boundless power of love, while four-leafed Shamrock leaves represent good fortune. The language of flowers adds an additional layer of meaning to this enchanting scene. The Snowdrop flowers, known as Galanthus nivalis in botanical terms, stand for consolation - a gentle reminder that love can heal even the deepest wounds. On the other hand, Scilla noscripta or Blueball signifies kindness - an essential quality in any relationship. Amidst all these symbols lies the Wood Sorrel or Oxalis acetosella, commonly known as Shamrock and deeply associated with Ireland's rich heritage. This inclusion pays homage to St Valentine's Day itself; although its origins are uncertain, it likely replaced the Roman pagan festival Lupercalia. This remarkable image invites us to reflect on the history and significance behind St Valentine's Day while celebrating love's timeless power. It serves as a reminder that true love brings both solace and kindness into our lives while also bestowing upon us good fortune from time to time.
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