Santa Stopping at a Food Stand for Refreshment, "Happy Xmas," 1951
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Artifact Overview
During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchange commercially printed cards wishing one another a Merry or Happy Christmas -- a tradition believed to have started in England in the 1840s. Ruth Murrell, a 20th-century English artist and children's book illustrator, designed this card showing Santa stopping off for refreshments before continuing work on his big night.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
1951
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.9.1.3419
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.25 in
Width: 6.5 in
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