Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Hen and Chicks

Victorian Easter Greeting Card with Hen and Chicks

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OccasionEaster
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgolden yellow, rust orange, soft green, cream, brown
Vibesfolk-art, whimsical

Text on Card

A HAPPY EASTER

Description

A golden hen proudly stands amid her brood of chicks across a pastoral landscape in this charming Victorian-era Easter greeting card. The lithographed scene captures the essence of springtime renewal, with her warm amber and russet plumage contrasting beautifully against her offspring rendered in soft yellows, browns, and darker tones, including one noticeably dark/black chick. A quaint farmhouse nestles among rolling green hills in the background, while the decorative border features delicate silver geometric patterns typical of the period. Ornamental lettering spells out 'A Happy Easter' at the card's base, adorned with small embellishments.

Subjects

hen, chicks, farmhouse, pastoral landscape, spring garden

Printing Notes

Embossed decorative border with geometric patterns; hand-colored chromolithographic process with detailed landscape background

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