
Victorian Christmas Greeting Card with Poinsettias and Holly
Text on Card
A MERRY CHRISTMAS
Description
Bare trees and snow-dusted paths anchor this stunning Victorian-era Christmas greeting card, which features an ornate border of vibrant red poinsettias and glossy holly leaves with berries framing the wintry scene. The composition centers on a charming winter landscape vignette depicting a cottage nestled among the branches, with a gently winding path in the foreground. Decorative elements include gold and silver bells tied with pink/red ribbons and ornamental scrollwork, while the text 'A MERRY CHRISTMAS' appears in stylized lettering at the bottom right. The soft green background and delicate chromolithographic printing exemplify the refined aesthetic of late 19th-century holiday greeting cards, blending botanical beauty with nostalgic pastoral scenery.
Subjects
poinsettia flowers, holly leaves, berries, cottage, winter landscape, bells, ribbons
Printing Notes
Hand-colored chromolithographic printing with embossed decorative elements and gilt accents. Shows age-appropriate foxing and patina consistent with 1880s-1890s production.







