Vintage Thanksgiving Greeting Card with Hunter and Turkey, Early 1900s

Vintage Thanksgiving Greeting Card with Hunter and Turkey, Early 1900s

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OccasionThanksgiving
EraEdwardian
Decade1900s-1910s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgold, red, green, purple, pink
Vibeshumorous, nostalgic

Text on Card

TAANKSGIVING

Description

Winter landscape framing a charming early-20th-century Thanksgiving greeting card showcasing a jovial hunter proudly displaying his prized catch. The figure, dressed in period sporting attire with a distinctive dark/black hat and green coat, holds aloft a magnificent red and gold turkey against the snowy backdrop. The figure also carries a rifle or musket and what appears to be a hunting horn. The nostalgic scene captures the spirit of American harvest traditions with characteristic Edwardian warmth and humor. The illustration demonstrates the fine chromolithographic printing techniques popular during this era, with soft pastels and delicate detail work throughout.

Subjects

hunter, man, turkey, winter landscape, game bird, rifle, hunting horn

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithographic print with gold foil border treatment. Card number 4101 visible at bottom right.

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