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- Christmas Postcard, "Home for Christmas," 1908 - Many people visit family and friends during the Christmas holidays. But mailing a Christmas card might be the next best thing for those who cannot travel. Some cards depict scenes of families and friends arriving, waiting at the door, or greeting each other inside -- reminders of a time-honored tradition and personal connection to loved ones far away.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
Christmas Postcard, "Home for Christmas," 1908
Many people visit family and friends during the Christmas holidays. But mailing a Christmas card might be the next best thing for those who cannot travel. Some cards depict scenes of families and friends arriving, waiting at the door, or greeting each other inside -- reminders of a time-honored tradition and personal connection to loved ones far away.
- "Hallowe'en," 1908 - A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun, but friends and neighbors often exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This colorful example alludes to olden customs and beliefs involving witchcraft, owls, and black cats.
- 1908
- Collections - Artifact
"Hallowe'en," 1908
A distinctly American blend of Halloween traditions emerged by the late 1800s. Into the 20th century, the holiday was mostly an innocent celebration of mystery and fun, but friends and neighbors often exchanged seasonal greeting cards that evoked Halloween's superstitious origins. This colorful example alludes to olden customs and beliefs involving witchcraft, owls, and black cats.