Victorian Thanksgiving Greetings Card with Turkey & American Flags

Victorian Thanksgiving Greetings Card with Turkey & American Flags

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OccasionThanksgiving
EraVictorian
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgreen, red, gold, cream, blue
Vibespatriotic, elegant

Text on Card

THANKSGIVING GREETINGS

Description

A majestic turkey dominates this stunning chromolithographed Thanksgiving greeting card, surrounded by abundant autumn produce including apples, grapes, a watermelon, and a glass vase with celery or greenery. Two American flags flutter proudly above the scene, while a charming castle is visible in the verdant background, emphasizing national pride and gratitude. The ornate lettering proclaims 'THANKSGIVING GREETINGS' in teal/blue block lettering, with decorative dotted borders framing the festive message—a quintessential example of late Victorian greeting card artistry celebrating patriotic American harvest traditions.

Subjects

turkey, American flags, harvest produce, apples, grapes, castle, autumn vegetables

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithographic process with careful attention to naturalistic detail and patriotic symbolism

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