Vintage Winter Skiing Accident Children Playing Card 1900s

Vintage Winter Skiing Accident Children Playing Card 1900s

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OccasionChristmas
EraEdwardian
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorscream, pale blue, red, yellow, brown
Vibesnaive, whimsical

Description

Two youngsters in colorful woolens dominate this charming Edwardian-era greeting card, captured in a skiing mishap scene set against a snowy winter landscape. The child in red has tumbled dramatically face-first into the snow, skis flying upward, while his companion in yellow and blue stands on skis nearby holding what appears to be a small gift box, watching with mild concern. Snow-covered evergreen trees and distant hills create a peaceful winter backdrop. A hat lies in the snow near the fallen child, completing this snapshot of simple winter joys and childhood play.

Subjects

children playing, skiing accident, winter scene, snow, evergreen trees, skis, hat, gift box

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithograph with soft color palette typical of early 1900s greeting card production

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