"A Merry Christmas to You; May Old Friends Never Be Parted," circa 1880
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Artifact Overview
When commercially designed greeting cards were introduced in the second half of the 19th-century, Americans began mailing holiday cards wishing friends, family, or neighbors a merry Christmas. Many early Christmas cards - including this clever example - did not feature seasonal motifs, but reflected the decorative Victorian Valentines that preceded them.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
circa 1880
Subject Date
circa 1880
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Designed by Raphael Tuck & Sons in London, England and printed by Fine Art Works in Saxony, Germany.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.540.409
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 4.438 in
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