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- Christmas Card, "The Shepherd," 1954 - Tyrus Wong (1910-2016) came to America from China with his father in 1919. Wong studied to become an artist and worked in a variety of media. He worked briefly for Disney, creating the now-famous atmospheric backgrounds for <em>Bambi</em>. Later, Wong worked as a production illustrator for Warner Brothers. In the 1950s, he began designing Christmas cards. Ever-creative, Wong made kites in retirement.
- 1954
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Christmas Card, "The Shepherd," 1954
Tyrus Wong (1910-2016) came to America from China with his father in 1919. Wong studied to become an artist and worked in a variety of media. He worked briefly for Disney, creating the now-famous atmospheric backgrounds for Bambi. Later, Wong worked as a production illustrator for Warner Brothers. In the 1950s, he began designing Christmas cards. Ever-creative, Wong made kites in retirement.
- Santa Claus Holding a "Merry Christmas" Sign, December 16, 1969 - 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.
- December 16, 1969
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Santa Claus Holding a "Merry Christmas" Sign, December 16, 1969
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.
- Candlewood Tree, 1952 - Richmond "Dick" Kelsey (1905-1987) studied art in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s. In 1938, Walt Disney hired the watercolor artist and muralist to work on several animated films: <em>Pinocchio</em>, <em>Fantasia</em>, and <em>Bambi</em>. After serving in World War II, Kelsey returned to work for Disney. In addition to his animation work, he designed Christmas cards for greeting card companies.
- 1952
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Candlewood Tree, 1952
Richmond "Dick" Kelsey (1905-1987) studied art in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s. In 1938, Walt Disney hired the watercolor artist and muralist to work on several animated films: Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi. After serving in World War II, Kelsey returned to work for Disney. In addition to his animation work, he designed Christmas cards for greeting card companies.
- Christmas Card, "Snow Bird," 1955 - Tyrus Wong (1910-2016) came to America from China with his father in 1919. Wong studied to become an artist and worked in a variety of media. He worked briefly for Disney, creating the now-famous atmospheric backgrounds for <em>Bambi</em>. Later, Wong worked as a production illustrator for Warner Brothers. In the 1950s, he began designing Christmas cards. Ever-creative, Wong made kites in retirement.
- 1955
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Christmas Card, "Snow Bird," 1955
Tyrus Wong (1910-2016) came to America from China with his father in 1919. Wong studied to become an artist and worked in a variety of media. He worked briefly for Disney, creating the now-famous atmospheric backgrounds for Bambi. Later, Wong worked as a production illustrator for Warner Brothers. In the 1950s, he began designing Christmas cards. Ever-creative, Wong made kites in retirement.
- Christmas Herald, 1955 - Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including <em>Ford Times</em>, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- 1955
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Christmas Herald, 1955
Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including Ford Times, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- Coming Around Again, 1955 - Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including <em>Ford Times</em>, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- 1955
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Coming Around Again, 1955
Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including Ford Times, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- Santa Claus Carols, 1956 - Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including <em>Ford Times</em>, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- 1956
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Santa Claus Carols, 1956
Artist Ralph Hulett (1915-1974) attended Chouinard Art Institute in Los Angeles. In 1937, while still in school, the young artist was hired by Walt Disney. Hulett would work for Disney for the rest of his career while continuing to exhibit his artwork in museums and galleries. Hulett also created commercial illustrations for various publications, including Ford Times, and in 1949 he began designing Christmas cards.
- Ornaments, 1954 - Richmond "Dick" Kelsey (1905-1987) studied art in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s. In 1938, Walt Disney hired the watercolor artist and muralist to work on several animated films: <em>Pinocchio</em>, <em>Fantasia</em>, and <em>Bambi</em>. After serving in World War II, Kelsey returned to work for Disney. In addition to his animation work, he designed Christmas cards for greeting card companies.
- 1954
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Ornaments, 1954
Richmond "Dick" Kelsey (1905-1987) studied art in Southern California in the 1920s and 30s. In 1938, Walt Disney hired the watercolor artist and muralist to work on several animated films: Pinocchio, Fantasia, and Bambi. After serving in World War II, Kelsey returned to work for Disney. In addition to his animation work, he designed Christmas cards for greeting card companies.
- Christmas Card, "Enchanted Forest," 1955 - Tyrus Wong (1910-2016) came to America from China with his father in 1919. Wong studied to become an artist and worked in a variety of media. He worked briefly for Disney, creating the now-famous atmospheric backgrounds for <em>Bambi</em>. Later, Wong worked as a production illustrator for Warner Brothers. In the 1950s, he began designing Christmas cards. Ever-creative, Wong made kites in retirement.
- 1955
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Card, "Enchanted Forest," 1955
Tyrus Wong (1910-2016) came to America from China with his father in 1919. Wong studied to become an artist and worked in a variety of media. He worked briefly for Disney, creating the now-famous atmospheric backgrounds for Bambi. Later, Wong worked as a production illustrator for Warner Brothers. In the 1950s, he began designing Christmas cards. Ever-creative, Wong made kites in retirement.