Postcard, "A Merry Christmas, Thine own Wish, Wish I Thee," 1907
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Artifact Overview
By 1907, the date of this postcard, telephones were part of everyday life in America. The artist imagined children using this invention to talk with Santa. Today, innovative children can use other inventions, such as computers, to communicate with jolly old St. Nick.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
22 December 1907
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Artwork by Ellen H. Clapsaddle; copyright by International Art Publishing Company, New York, New York; printed in Germany.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.540.188
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Inscriptions
Printed on front of postcard: A merry Christmas / "THINE OWN WISH WISH I THEE".
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