"Compliments of the Season," circa 1875
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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. This early example depicts lumberjacks dancing and playing music near a snow-covered cabin in the woods.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
circa 1875
Subject Date
circa 1875
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
57.118.55
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 3.25 in
Width: 5.375 in
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