Edwardian St. Patrick's Day Greeting Card - Children in Shamrock

Edwardian St. Patrick's Day Greeting Card - Children in Shamrock

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EraEdwardian (1900-1915)
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
ArtistClapsaddle
Colorsgreen, white, cream, gold, terra cotta
Vibeskitschy, whimsical

Text on Card

St. Patrick's Day Souvenir The Day Our hearts Rejoice One month is March, the day Seventeen Let's skip and dance on Erin's Green All on St. Patrick's Day

Description

A charming Edwardian-era St. Patrick's Day souvenir card showcasing two children in festive green and white attire, positioned within an oversized shamrock die-cut. The boy waves a small Irish flag while the girl holds a banner inscribed with a cheerful verse celebrating March 17th. Their period clothing, including decorated hats adorned with shamrocks, reflects early 20th-century children's fashion. Potted shamrock plants frame the composition, emphasizing the holiday's botanical symbolism. The inscription reads "St. Patrick's Day Souvenir" and "The Day Our Hearts Rejoice," capturing the sentimental spirit of holiday celebrations during this era.

Subjects

children, shamrock, Irish flag, St. Patrick's Day, period clothing, potted plants

Printing Notes

Die-cut shamrock shape with embossed details. Hand-colored chromolithography with metallic gold accents.

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