Santa Claus, "Merry Christmas TO YOU!," 1949
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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 one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. Publishers sometimes decorated these cards with images of Santa Claus, the legendary holiday gift giver.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
circa 1949
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.9.1.2980
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Length: 4.75 in
Width: 3.5 in
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