"Best Wishes to You For Christmas and the New Year," Henry Ford Museum Clock Tower, circa 1930

Summary

Mailing colorful greeting cards had become an American tradition by the 1920s and 1930s. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Henry Ford had seasonal greeting cards made with an image of the clock tower entrance to his museum and a personalized greeting.

Mailing colorful greeting cards had become an American tradition by the 1920s and 1930s. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Henry Ford had seasonal greeting cards made with an image of the clock tower entrance to his museum and a personalized greeting.

Artifact

Christmas card

Date Made

circa 1930

Subject Date

circa 1930

Place of Creation

United States 

Collection Title

Greeting Card Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

57.118.64

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Dimensions

Height: 5 in

Width: 6 in

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