Victorian Christmas Greeting Card with Child in Green Dress

Victorian Christmas Greeting Card with Child in Green Dress

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgreen, gold, cream, red, blue
Vibesreligious, elegant

Text on Card

Christmas Greetings

Description

A cherubic child stands centrally in an elegant green dress with white puffed sleeves and a floral wreath crown nestled in her curly auburn hair, framed by an ornate architectural surround. A radiating gold sunburst halo crowns the composition, topped with a large green ribbon bow, while holly branches bearing bright red berries extend from each of her outstretched hands. Behind this figure, a peaceful winter village scene with snow-covered buildings stretches beneath a starlit blue sky, completing this quintessential Victorian Christmas greeting card that embodies the sentimental imagery beloved during the era's most cherished holiday season.

Subjects

child, Christmas, holly berries, winter village, stars, green ribbon bow hair decoration, floral crown

Printing Notes

Embossed details on the architectural frame and raised gold accents throughout. Delicate glitter or mica application on the halo and stars.

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