"Christmas Greetings," 1910-1920

THF4504 / "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

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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