Victorian Christmas Greeting Card with Gold Bells & Holly

Victorian Christmas Greeting Card with Gold Bells & Holly

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian
Decade1900s
Stylechromolithograph
PublisherInternational Art Publishing Company, New York
ArtistEllen H. Clapsaddle
Colorsred, gold, green, cream, yellow
Vibesluxurious, elegant

Text on Card

A Merry Christmas

Description

Holly leaves and red berries cascade around three golden bells adorned with festive embellishments in this stunning Victorian-era Christmas greeting card. The classic design showcases period chromolithographic printing at its finest, with richly saturated reds contrasting beautifully against cream paper tones. Gold ribbon bows and dangling berries create a sense of festive movement across the composition. The card exemplifies the ornamental sensibility of late-19th-century holiday greeting traditions, when such cards were cherished expressions of seasonal goodwill. The bright red panel on the right bearing holiday text frames the entire composition with elegant restraint.

Subjects

bells, holly, berries, ribbons, mistletoe

Printing Notes

Chromolithographic printing with embossed details. Publisher information visible at bottom.

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