"Wishing You A Merry Christmas," circa 1905
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Artifact Overview
Colorful, commercially designed greeting cards were popular in early 20th-century America--especially during the holidays. Friends and neighbors customarily exchanged cards wishing one another a Merry Christmas or Happy New Year. This example features a child, a common motif that captured the youthful delight of the season and the promise of the coming year.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Postcard
Date Made
circa 1905
Subject Date
circa 1905
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.540.178
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
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