
Vintage Christmas Card Die-Cut Horse in Red Coat, Early 1900s
Text on Card
To at Christmas
Description
A striking red coat adorns an anthropomorphic horse in this charming Edwardian-era Christmas greeting, rendered in the distinctive die-cut style popular in early 20th-century cards. The festive character wears a green saddle blanket, brass bells, and a green bow while holding a cream-colored tag inscribed 'To at Christmas' in delicate script. Dark blue-black mane and textured details showcase the meticulous craftsmanship of chromolithographic printing, with embossed elements adding dimensional appeal. The palette of vibrant reds, forest green, and gold accents creates a warm, festive impression that exemplifies the whimsical Victorian and Edwardian tradition of anthropomorphizing animals on holiday cards.
Subjects
horse, Christmas greeting, anthropomorphic animal, holiday clothing, festive decoration
Printing Notes
Die-cut shaped card with chromolithographic color printing and embossed details for dimensional effect. Hand-colored elements visible in metallic gold accents.







