Vintage Thanksgiving Greetings Card with Turkey & Boy

Vintage Thanksgiving Greetings Card with Turkey & Boy

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OccasionThanksgiving
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
CountryUnited States
Colorsgold, yellow, purple, red, brown
Vibessurreal, anthropomorphic

Text on Card

Thanksgiving Greetings

Description

Against a rich golden background rendered in ornate holiday card style, a charming Thanksgiving greeting features a whimsical boy in red clothing holding blue reins attached to a turkey as if driving it like a horse-drawn vehicle. The composition showcases a decorative cart or basket filled with corn and floral/mosaic patterning, creating a delightfully surreal celebration of autumn's bounty and holiday festivities.

Subjects

turkey, boy, corn, decorative cart/basket, harvest, autumn produce

Printing Notes

Fine chromolithographic printing with embossed details characteristic of premium Victorian greeting cards. Horizontal line pattern throughout background adds texture and depth.

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