Victorian Christmas Card Girls Snow Scene Raphael Tuck
Text on Card
A Merry Christmas
Description
Christmas sentiment takes charming form in this Victorian-era greeting, where two young girls dressed in festive winter attire stand together in a snowy landscape. The girl on the left wears a golden-yellow jacket and a red bonnet, and holds up a glass ornament or bauble with her raised right hand while carrying small wrapped gifts in her other arm. Her companion on the right sports a vibrant red cape and matching red headwear, and holds small wrapped gift boxes. The girl on the right also carries an evergreen garland or wreath. A small dog accompanies the festive pair, adding warmth to this heartwarming winter scene. The ornate gold frame with red accent borders and holly decoration frames the composition beautifully, exemplifying the sophisticated chromolithographic printing techniques of the era.
Subjects
children, girls, winter scene, snow, holly, evergreen garland, dog, festive clothing
Printing Notes
Design copyrighted by Raphael Tuck & Sons Co., Ltd., renowned Victorian greeting card publisher known for exceptional chromolithographic quality.
