Victorian Christmas Greeting Card with Holly and Curly-Haired Child
Text on Card
A Merry Christmas
Description
A wreath of holly adorned with bright red berries crowns this blonde, curly-haired child, complemented by a white ribbon bow woven through her delicate ringlets. Set against a dark teal background that emphasizes the warmth of the composition, this Victorian Christmas greeting card features the young figure in a burgundy and cream dress, holding sprigs of festive greenery in her hands. Her rosy cheeks and gentle gaze capture the sentimental holiday imagery popular during the late 19th century, while the elegant script reading "A Merry Christmas" appears at the bottom. This chromolithograph exemplifies the seasonal well-wishes and tender spirit that defined this era's greeting card tradition.
Subjects
child, holly, berries, wreath, ribbon/bow
Printing Notes
Fine chromolithographic printing with excellent color gradation and dimensional shading, typical of premium Victorian card production.
