"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

Place of Creation

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)

"Wishing You A Merry Christmas," circa 1905