Vintage Christmas Santa Card with Capitol Building, 1910s
Text on Card
A merry Christmas
Description
Unusual for its era, this Edwardian-era Christmas greeting card blends patriotic American imagery with festive holiday symbolism in a striking composition. Santa Claus dominates the upper portion in a circular portrait, his jolly face framed by a snowy white beard and red suit, with holly sprigs visible around the circular frame. Below, the U.S. Capitol Building glows beneath a golden sunset sky, creating a unique fusion of civic pride and Christmas cheer. Lush holly garlands with bright red berries frame both sides of the composition against a rich crimson background, enhancing the card's festive appeal. The lithographic printing showcases the vibrant color palette characteristic of early 20th-century holiday cards. A circular red medallion bearing 'A merry Christmas' anchors the lower left corner, completing this patriotic seasonal greeting that celebrates both American ideals and holiday traditions.
Subjects
Santa Claus, U.S. Capitol Building, holly berries, Christmas, patriotic imagery
Printing Notes
Copyright 1910 by Arthur Horwitz. Hand-colored lithographic production with embossed details.
