"Christmas Greetings," 1910-1920
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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 customarily exchanged cards wishing one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. This example features a child, a common motif that captured the youthful delight of the season and the promise of the coming year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
1910-1920
Subject Date
1910-1920
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
90.234.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 5.563 in
Width: 3.5 in
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