"A Merry Christmas!," 1880

Summary

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

L. Prang & Co. 

Collection Title

Greeting Card Collection 

 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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