"Happy Holidays!," 1954

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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. Cards also reflected current trends. During the 1950s, poodles became one of the most popular dog breeds in America, and their images found their way onto Christmas cards.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas card

Date Made

1954

Subject Date

1954

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.9.1.4627

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: 4.875 in