Victorian Christmas Greeting Card: Child with Teddy Bear and Santa Window
Text on Card
Christmas Greetings
Description
Dressed in a white nightgown, a young girl sits on her bed holding a beloved teddy bear, gazing toward a frost-rimmed window where Santa Claus peers in with a jovial expression. This charming Christmas greeting card captures the wonder of childhood during the holiday season through an intimate bedroom scene framed by festive holly with bright red berries, while a decorative curtain and small potted plant complete the cozy composition. A clown toy and small rabbit toy rest on the bedcover near the girl. The soft green background provides elegant contrast to the warm interior tones, while the text 'Christmas Greetings.' appears in decorative red lettering at the bottom. The card bears a copyright of 1910 by Frances Brundage.
Subjects
young girl, teddy bear, Santa Claus, window, bedroom, holly leaves and berries, clown toy, rabbit toy, poinsettia, childhood
Printing Notes
Embossed details visible on card border; fine color registration typical of 1890s chromolithography; glitter or metallic accents may have originally adorned holly berries
