"With All Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year," 1954

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Artifact Overview

Since the late 1800s, sending Christmas cards to family, friends, and neighbors has become a holiday tradition for those who celebrate. Many cards feature traditional holiday images (Santa and his sleigh, trees, candles, etc.). Some even depict the new technologies that affect Americans' lives. This humorous card from the 1950s shows Santa trying to navigate a maze of rooftop television antennas.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Christmas card

Date Made

1954

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.9.1.3905

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Black (Color)
Red
White (Color)

Dimensions

Height: 6.75 in
Width: 5 in

"With All Good Wishes for Christmas and the New Year," 1954