Victorian Christmas Greetings Card with Children & Dog
Text on Card
CHRISTMAS GREETINGS...
Description
Soft, muted tones of cream, pale blue, and forest green wash over this charming Edwardian-era Christmas greeting, where two bundled children stand in a snowy landscape beside a large dog on a leash. The scene captures the nostalgic wonder of a winter holiday, with a large, gentle retriever or setter. One child waves cheerfully while the other clutches a basket of gifts, both dressed in period-appropriate coats and bonnets. The frosted evergreens and softly falling snow create an idyllic seasonal backdrop that epitomizes early 20th-century holiday sentimentality and family joy.
Subjects
children, large dog, snow, winter landscape, evergreen trees, gift basket
Printing Notes
Design copyrighted John Winsch, 1911. Embossed decorative lettering with gilt accents on the greeting text.
