Victorian Die-Cut Christmas Card Girl with Holly Wreath

Victorian Die-Cut Christmas Card Girl with Holly Wreath

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OccasionChristmas
EraVictorian (1870-1900)
Decade1880s-1890s
Stylechromolithograph
Colorsred, gold, navy blue, green, cream
Vibeskitschy, elegant

Description

At the center of this composition stands a blonde girl in a striking gold and navy striped dress, holding an evergreen holly wreath adorned with red berries around her face. She wears a red hat/beret and is positioned above a base decorated with books and what appears to be a folded umbrella. This charming Victorian-era die-cut greeting card is a chromolithograph that exemplifies the elaborate die-cut cards popular during the Victorian period, showcasing the era's love of detailed ornamentation and sentimental holiday imagery.

Subjects

girl, holly wreath, striped dress, books, umbrella, hat

Printing Notes

Die-cut format with shaped silhouette; hand-colored chromolithographic printing typical of Victorian greeting card production

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