"Christmas Wishes," 1910-1920
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Mailing colorful, commercially designed greeting cards was a 20th-century American tradition. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing the recipient a Mery Christmas or Happy New Year. Santa Claus, a regular feature, is sometimes depicted non-traditionally in scenes that reflect the time. This example from the 1910s shows the legendary figure on a modern motorcycle laden with gifts.
Mailing colorful, commercially designed greeting cards was a 20th-century American tradition. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing the recipient a Mery Christmas or Happy New Year. Santa Claus, a regular feature, is sometimes depicted non-traditionally in scenes that reflect the time. This example from the 1910s shows the legendary figure on a modern motorcycle laden with gifts.
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1910-1920
Subject Date
1910-1920
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Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.234.8
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 3.5 in
Width: 5.438 in
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