Victorian Santa Holding Baby Christmas Greeting Card

Victorian Santa Holding Baby Christmas Greeting Card

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, green, gold, white, flesh tones
Vibesromantic, whimsical

Text on Card

WISHING YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS

Description

From the Victorian era comes this charming Christmas greeting card presenting a benevolent Santa Claus with a flowing white beard and green velvet coat, cradling a rosy-cheeked infant in his arms. The child wears pink clothing and a blue hair accessory, appearing surprised or startled. Santa holds a jack-in-the-box toy with a jester/elf figure popping out of a yellow box. Holly sprigs crown Santa's head, and a holly sprig also appears in the upper right corner. The cheerful sentiment 'Wishing You A Merry Christmas' appears in bold lettering against the vibrant red background, perfectly capturing the warmth and generosity that defined Victorian Christmas celebrations and gift-giving traditions.

Subjects

Santa Claus, baby, infant, holly, Christmas, jack-in-the-box toy, gift-giving

Printing Notes

Chromolithograph with embossed details; gilt accents on gold elements; die-cut rectangular format with rounded corners

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