Christmas Card, 1953
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Artifact Overview
In addition to illustrating nearly 100 children's books, renowned American artist Tasha Tudor (1915-2008) created thousands of drawings for the Irene Dash Greeting Card Company Incorporated. Featuring traditional 19th-century scenes crafted in soft colors, her holiday greeting cards evoke warm seasonal sentiments. This postwar Christmas card typifies Tudor's detailed, enchanting, and popular illustrations.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
1953
Subject Date
1953
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Artwork by Tasha Tudor; published by Irene Dash Greeting Card Co.
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.9.1.3811
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 6 in
Width: 5.5 in
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