"A Merry Christmas!," 1880

Summary

When commercially designed greeting cards were introduced in the second half of the 19th-century, Americans began mailing holiday cards wishing friends, family, or neighbors a merry Christmas. This early example - intended to capture the youthful delight of the season - illustrates period Christmastime decorations and traditions.

When commercially designed greeting cards were introduced in the second half of the 19th-century, Americans began mailing holiday cards wishing friends, family, or neighbors a merry Christmas. This early example - intended to capture the youthful delight of the season - illustrates period Christmastime decorations and traditions.

Artifact

Christmas card

Date Made

1880

Subject Date

1880

Creators

L. Prang & Co. 

Collection Title

Greeting Card Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.9.8.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 3.563 in

Width: 5.5 in

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