"A Merry Christmas," 1933

Summary

Scottish terriers are a well-loved breed of dog known for their courage, independence, and affection towards their owners. The breed became popular in the early 20th century and reached its peak in the Depression of the 1930s, primarily due to their scrappy tenacity in the face of difficult times. As pop culture symbols, Scotties appeared on consumer items like jewelry, greeting cards, and bric-a-brac, to name a few.

Scottish terriers are a well-loved breed of dog known for their courage, independence, and affection towards their owners. The breed became popular in the early 20th century and reached its peak in the Depression of the 1930s, primarily due to their scrappy tenacity in the face of difficult times. As pop culture symbols, Scotties appeared on consumer items like jewelry, greeting cards, and bric-a-brac, to name a few.

Artifact

Greeting card

Date Made

1933

Subject Date

1933

Creators

Unknown

Collection Title

Greeting Card Collection 

 On Exhibit

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

84.9.1.1875

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in

Width: 5.5 in

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