"A Merry Christmas!," 1880
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When commercially designed greeting cards were introduced in the second half of the 19th-century, Americans began mailing holiday cards wishing friends, family, or neighbors a merry Christmas. This early example - intended to capture the youthful delight of the season - illustrates period Christmastime decorations and traditions.
When commercially designed greeting cards were introduced in the second half of the 19th-century, Americans began mailing holiday cards wishing friends, family, or neighbors a merry Christmas. This early example - intended to capture the youthful delight of the season - illustrates period Christmastime decorations and traditions.
Artifact
Christmas card
Date Made
1880
Subject Date
1880
Creators
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
84.9.8.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Dimensions
Height: 3.563 in
Width: 5.5 in
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