Vintage Thanksgiving Greetings Card with Turkeys, Eagle, and National Birds

Vintage Thanksgiving Greetings Card with Turkeys, Eagle, and National Birds

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OccasionThanksgiving
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsgold, red, brown, purple, cream
Vibesfolk-art, patriotic

Text on Card

THANKSGIVING GREETINGS Our National Birds May one give us peace! In all our shares The other a piece For all our plates!

Description

Two turkeys and a central eagle surround a golden pumpkin and harvest vegetables in this patriotic Thanksgiving greeting card, anchored by an American shield. The composition showcases the bold chromolithographic style characteristic of late Victorian design, with rich metallic gold backgrounds and detailed hand-colored plumage. The banner reading 'Thanksgiving Greetings' frames the central motif, while 'Our National Birds' grounds the imagery in American symbolism. An inscribed sentiment about peace and sharing appears in the upper right, blending harvest gratitude with nationalist pride—a distinctly American holiday greeting.

Subjects

turkeys, eagle, pumpkin, American shield, corn, berries, patriotic symbols

Printing Notes

Hand-colored chromolithograph with gilt accents on textured card stock. Shows characteristic registration variations of period lithography.

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