Victorian Christmas Card with Holly, Child & Cat in Snow

Victorian Christmas Card with Holly, Child & Cat in Snow

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
CountryUnited Kingdom
Colorsdeep teal-blue, holly green, ruby red, cream ivory, golden yellow
Vibeselegant, whimsical

Text on Card

Bright be your Christmas

Description

Vibrant holly branches with bright red berries and deep green leaves form an ornamental border around this charming Victorian-era Christmas greeting card, showcasing exquisite chromolithographic printing typical of the period's finest holiday stationery. Within the frame sits a tender winter scene of a young child in emerald green clothing with a pink bow at the neck, standing beside a tabby cat on a snowy surface. The child wears a hooded coat with white fur trim. The greeting 'Bright be your Christmas' appears in elegant script, embodying the sentimental warmth characteristic of Victorian holiday cards, while decorative vignettes of holly berries in corner medallions add sophisticated detail to this timeless keepsake.

😐Our TakePretty normal (2/10)

Subjects

holly berries, child, tabby cat, snow, Victorian girl, winter scene

Printing Notes

High-quality chromolithographic printing with embossed details and gilt accents typical of premium Victorian holiday cards. Corner inset vignettes showcase fine detail work.

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