Vintage Christmas Greeting Card with Gold Bells and Holly

Vintage Christmas Greeting Card with Gold Bells and Holly

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian
Decade1890s
Stylechromolithograph
PublisherThe International Art Publishing Company, New York
ArtistEllen H. Clapsaddle
Colorsgold, cream, red, green, brown
Vibesluxurious, elegant

Text on Card

Christmas Greeting

Description

Christmas formality meets Victorian opulence in this enchanting greeting, where three ornate golden bells command attention against a warm cream background. Lush holly sprigs with vibrant red berries and rich green leaves frame the composition, along with mistletoe sprigs at the top, while scattered crimson berries add festive texture throughout the design. The classic 'Christmas Greeting' text appears in refined serif lettering below the central motif. The chromolithographic printing technique captures the luminous quality of the metallic bells and the naturalistic detail of the seasonal botanicals, exemplifying the period's mastery of color reproduction and decorative sensibility.

Subjects

bells, holly, berries, mistletoe, evergreen foliage

Printing Notes

Copyright mark visible at bottom left from International Art Publishing Company, New York. Artist credit to Ellen H. Clapsaddle at bottom right.

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