Classic Holiday Greetings!
This delightful assortment of nostalgic Christmas cards is sure to spread your message of warmth and cheer this holiday season!
Recreated from the Merck Family’s historical collection, these richly colored, 8 x 5 inch antique inspired greeting cards are beautifully printed on heavy card stock and then dusted with fine sparkling iridescent glitter to give them a festive holiday look! Suitable for framing, these lovely cards come with envelops for mailing.
On the back of each charming card is a brief history of the Christmas card: “The first Christmas card was sent in 1843 by Sir Henry Cole, who sent the illustrated greeting to his friends rather than the customary hand-written note. The practice of sending printed greeting cards became increasingly popular and by the early 1860s, Christmas cards were being purchased commercially. In the period from 1900 to World War I, postcards came into favor and featured Santa in a variety of outfits making his rounds, some in the new-fangled modes of transportation”.
The collection consists of six assorted antique images: Father Christmas with Snow Angels & Fawn-inside message reads “Wishing you a fun-filled and joyful holiday season.”, Snow Couple and Friend-inside message reads “May the love and joy that is all around us at Christmastime fill your heart.”, and Angel Lighting Christmas Tree-inside message reads “Wishing you a joyous holiday season and a New Year filled with health and happiness, Merry Christmas!”.
These cards capture the innocence and beauty of days gone by. These heartwarming cards will become treasured mementos for the lucky recipient for many years to come!
Manufacturer: N/A
SKU: OWC8965
