Victorian Nativity Merry Christmas Card with Holly & Poinsettias
Text on Card
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Description
An ornate golden arch frames the centerpiece of this stunning Victorian-era Christmas greeting card, enclosing a charming Nativity scene. Within, the birth of Christ unfolds in a humble stable, with Mary tending to the infant Jesus while shepherds and wise men gather in reverence. The sacred vignette is lavishly bordered with festive holiday botanicals—vibrant red poinsettias and holly sprigs with berries frame the composition against a golden background, creating an elegant contrast between religious imagery and seasonal decoration. Hand-colored chromolithography captures the period's characteristic rich palette and fine detail work, exemplifying the Victorian devotion to combining religious observance with ornamental aesthetic beauty.
Subjects
Nativity scene, Virgin Mary, infant Jesus, shepherds, wise men, holy birth, poinsettias, holly, stable
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic print with embossed golden decorative frame and ornamental border elements. Gilt accents enhance the festive presentation.
