Procession of Children with Candles, Art by Mary Blair for the Walt Disney Film "The Three Caballeros," 1945

Summary

Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she became a favorite of Walt Disney and was involved with several projects, including the 1944 film The Three Caballeros. This greeting card features art from the Las Posadas segment of the film.

Designer and color stylist Mary Blair (1911-1978) was known for her colorful, vibrant, and imaginative style. In 1940, she began working for Walt Disney Studios, where she became a favorite of Walt Disney and was involved with several projects, including the 1944 film The Three Caballeros. This greeting card features art from the Las Posadas segment of the film.

Artifact

Christmas card

Date Made

1945

Collection Title

Greeting Card Collection 

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2024.25.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)
Card stock

Technique

Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 4.125 in  (card)

Width: 5 in  (card)

Height: 1.25 in  (envelope)

Width: 5.25 in  (envelope)

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