Vintage Christmas Santa with Children Greeting Card, Early 1900s
Text on Card
With kindly thought and careful work / This tree was trimmed for you. / Let's hope the wishes on it hung / May every one come true.
Description
Santa Claus settles into a green armchair cradling an infant in pink wrapping while an older child in pajamas nestles beside him clutching a scroll or list, capturing the golden age of Edwardian holiday sentimentality. The composition radiates warmth and nostalgia, with a decorated Christmas tree framing the left border in rich greens and reds with ornaments. The printed verse expresses heartfelt wishes: 'With kindly thought and careful work / This tree was trimmed for you. / Let's hope the wishes on it hung / May every one come true.' Gold ornamental borders frame the entire scene, emphasizing the chromolithographic printing techniques of the period.
Subjects
Santa Claus, children, infant, Christmas tree, holly, ornaments
Printing Notes
High-quality chromolithographic printing with embossed gold border details typical of early 20th-century holiday cards
