Christmas Card, Santa Claus, "Greetings," 1945-1955

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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

1945-1955

Collection Title

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2022.17.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.5 in
Width: 5 in