Vintage Santa Claus Christmas Greeting Card 1908
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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian/Edwardian (1900s-1910s)
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, gold, white, green, gray
Vibeskitschy, elegant
Text on Card
A Jolly Christmas to You
Description
Santa's piercing eyes and furrowed brow command this 1908 vintage Christmas greeting card, anchoring a stern, intense close-up portrait against a golden background. His white beard and red suit and cap are rendered in fine detail, framing an expression far removed from jolly. Holly sprigs appear decoratively in the upper right corner, while the greeting 'A Jolly Christmas to You' spans a white scroll or banner in the lower portion. Copyrighted by Julius Bien & Co., N.Y.
Subjects
Santa Claus, Father Christmas, holly, Christmas greeting, scroll
Printing Notes
Professional chromolithographic printing with embossed effects on card stock; gilt accents visible on edges
