Christmas Card with Image of Norman Rockwell's "Christmas Caroler," 1950
THF717138 / Christmas Card with Image of Norman Rockwell's "Christmas Caroler," 1950
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Artifact Overview
Hallmark Cards, Inc. commissioned Norman Rockwell to produce a series of Christmas cards from 1946 to 1957. The sentimental imagery depicted scenes of an idealized Christmas. In this card, Norman Rockwell depicts a young choirboy in mid-song. The wide-mouthed and enthusiastic soloist is surrounded by cherubs fancifully arranged and accompanying him with musical instruments.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
1950
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
84.9.1.3418
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 5.063 in
Width: 4 in
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SetNorman Rockwell in the Collections of The Henry Ford
- 14 Artifacts
This selection of material represents the span of Norman Rockwell's entire working life, from the 1910s to the 1970s. While The Henry Ford's collections contain a few original illustrations, most of its holdings are works in reproduction used for advertising, magazine and book covers, and greeting cards.