
Victorian Santa Claus Christmas Greeting Card Gold Background
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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgold, red, white, green, black
Vibeskitschy, elegant
Text on Card
A Merrie Christmas
Description
Golden light bathes a charming Victorian-era Santa Claus depicted in classic red velvet suit adorned with white fur trim, carrying an ornate walking stick and a bag/sack overflowing with toys, holly, and festive greenery. Santa's jolly demeanor is captured through his full white beard and rosy complexion, set against the warm golden background typical of late 19th-century chromolithography. The graceful script text 'A Merrie Christmas' curves elegantly across the lower portion of the card, embodying the sentimental holiday spirit of the Victorian period.
Subjects
Santa Claus, Christmas, toy sack, holly, walking stick, toys
Printing Notes
Embossed details on Santa's fur trim and coat; gold foil or metallic background; reference number 356 visible







