"Season's Greetings," 1953
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Artifact Overview
Doris Lee (1904-1983) painted scenes from everyday American life. Her later works incorporated flattened shapes and simplified forms inspired by her interest in and collections of American folk art. Associated American Artists, an organization that made fine art prints available to the public at a reasonable price, contracted with Hallmark to create this Christmas card of Lee's work.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
1953
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.9.1.3678
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 4.5 in
Width: 5.25 in
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