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Vintage St. Patrick's Day Greeting Card with Leprechaun and Uncle Sam
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OccasionSt. Patrick's Day
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgreen, gold, red, white, blue
Vibesfolk-art, humorous
Description
A vibrant green background decorated with shamrocks frames this cheerful St. Patrick's Day greeting card featuring a leprechaun and Uncle Sam. The leprechaun wears a green suit and black top hat, while Uncle Sam displays his characteristic star-spangled top hat, white beard, blue coat, and red bow tie. The two figures toast with small cups, with both an American flag and a green Irish flag visible behind them. The card represents the blending of Irish heritage with American patriotic imagery.
Subjects
leprechaun, Uncle Sam, shamrocks, American flag, Irish flag, top hat, cups
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic printing with embossed details on the shamrocks and metallic gold accents







