Bath in Time

shopping_cart0 search menu close
shopping_cart0
  • Home
  • Researcher's Guide
  • Featured Collections
  • Popular Themes
  • Shop
  • Contact Us
search
Shop Sign In Shop Sign In
  • Home
  • separator
  • Image Overview
  • Overview
  • Unframed Print
  • Framed Print
  • Download
  • Gifts

Grotto valentine, 1850

Grotto valentine, 1850

Image Reference: 55557
Image Date: 1850
Measurements: 14 x 9 cm
Medium: stationery
Collection: Ephemera
Library Reference: VAL1/053
Credit: Bath & North East Somerset Council
Library: Bath Record Office : Archives & Local Studies

Description: Die cut surround with embossed flowers, birds and foliage. A central scene of two cupids either side of a girl with wings and a flower basket set inside a grotto backed with red net. Details of grotto in silver paint. An open book attached below with printed message: 'Dear love his heartfelt offering deem worth this acceptance and esteem.' Pencil sketch of the Duke of Wellington on the back of the card (not scanned).

This image can be used commercially
Lightbox: Login or Register to add this Image to your Lightbox.

Your purchases help fund the maintenance, care and collection of the Bath In Time image library. Preserving a precious resource with access for all to view images from Bath's past and the future collection of images present.


My Account

  • Login
  • Lightbox
  • Orders
  • Basket

Customer Support

  • Sustainability
  • Delivery & Returns
  • FAQs
  • Contact Us

Terms

  • Accessibility
  • Cookie Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Copyright & Takedown Policy

Bath In Time logo

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

Bath Record Office logo Bath Film Office logo Bath & North East Somerset Council logo Bath Preservation Trust logo
© BIT 2025 | shop by Heritage Digital