"Season's Greetings," 1943

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Artifact Overview

Colorful, commercially designed greeting cards were popular in early 20th-century America--especially during the holidays. Friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. During World War II, wartime issues affected card design, with patriotic motifs and somber greetings being regular features.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas card

Date Made

1943

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.9.1.2198

Credit

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

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.875 in
Width: 5.5 in

"Season's Greetings," 1943