"Merry Christmas... not just from me - but from me too!," 1953

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Artifact Overview

Mailing colorful, commercially designed greeting cards was a 20th-century American tradition. During the holidays, friends and neighbors commonly exchanged cards wishing the recipient a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Santa Claus, a regular feature, is sometimes depicted non-traditionally in scenes. This example shows the legendary holiday gift giver and friends on a three-person tandem bicycle.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas card

Date Made

1953

Subject Date

1953

Place of Creation

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.9.1.3752

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 6 in
Width: 5 in