"...Have a Christmas of Our Own," 1886
THF717147 / "...Have a Christmas of Our Own," 1886
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Artifact Overview
In the mid-1800s, Americans began mailing commercially designed European greeting cards wishing friends, family, or neighbors a merry Christmas. Domestically published holiday cards became available after 1874, when German immigrant Louis Prang - through the L. Prang and Company in Boston - began printing and selling Christmas cards in the United States. This is one of his designs from 1886.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
1886
Subject Date
1886
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.9.9.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 3 in
Width: 4.25 in
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