Victorian Santa Christmas Greeting Card with Child & Holly
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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
CountryUnited States
Colorsred, gold, blue, green, white
Vibesreligious, whimsical
Text on Card
A merry Christmas.
Description
Distinctive for its darker Victorian sensibility, this Christmas greeting depicts Santa Claus in his classic red suit and hat leaning over a child dressed in blue who appears startled or frightened as he places her into or lifts her from a large burlap sack. The snowy forest setting with evergreen trees creates an intimate backdrop, while ornate holly and red berries frame the composition against a warm gold background, all enclosed by a decorative blue border. The card reads 'A merry Christmas' in period typography.
Subjects
Santa Claus, child, large sack, holly berries, winter forest
Printing Notes
Die-cut with embossed border treatment. Multi-color chromolithographic printing with gold ink accents.
