Victorian Christmas Greeting Card with Child and Holly, 1890s
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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsforest green, red, brown, cream, teal
Vibeselegant, whimsical
Text on Card
A Merry Christmas
Description
A charming Victorian-era Christmas greeting card features a rosy-cheeked child dressed in festive green and brown winter attire, complete with a striking red cap. The youngster clutches generous bundles of holly adorned with bright red berries and carries wrapped gifts, embodying the traditional holiday spirit. A small terrier-type dog companion stands at the child's feet looking up as snow gently falls around them, while a snow-covered evergreen bough and doorway provide an intimate domestic backdrop.
Subjects
child, holly, basket, small terrier-type dog, winter, snow, doorway, festive clothing, wrapped gifts
Printing Notes
Hand-colored or enhanced chromolithographic printing with embossed effects on the ivy and snow details
