Vintage Thanksgiving Greeting Card: Child with Turkey & Farmhouse
Text on Card
Thanksgiving Greeting
Description
Against a cheerful yellow dirt path and rolling green hills, this Thanksgiving card presents an unexpectedly chaotic scene: a rosy-cheeked child in blue winter attire struggles to carry a large turkey with its tail feathers fanned out, accompanied by a small brown dog with a studded collar that is snapping or lunging at the bird. The lively composition unfolds across a rural landscape where a picturesque farmhouse with a red roof and white walls sits nestled in the background, evoking the peaceful countryside imagery popular in early 20th century holiday cards.
Subjects
child, turkey, dog, farmhouse, rural landscape
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic process with gilt border frame; paper exhibits period aging and slight discoloration consistent with late 19th century production.
