Christmas cards; Snowmen; Holly; Santa Claus; Children
Boy and girl work on a snowman. The boy holds a shovel full of snow while the girl arranges holly on the snowman, which looks like Father Christmas. A house and pine trees are in the background. This scene is an inset on the card. Geometric designs...
Santa Claus looks out from a bed of holly. His beard, hair, and the fur trim on his hat are flecked with gold. Trumpets can be seen poking out of his sack, behind him. Postmarked 1911 on verso; printing information also dates this card to before...
Children & adults; Lakes & ponds; Christmas cards; Holly
Two children (a boy and a girl) and a man near a lake or pond. The trees and shores of the water are covered with snow. The boy looks out onto the water, while the girl faces the man, who is also apparently looking at her. The scene is visible...
Man and woman near oversized snowball. A small animal, probably a dog, peers around the snowball, which is as tall as the woman. The man and woman wear stereotypical Dutch costumes: both wear wooden shoes, and the woman wears a white cap....
Three gold bells with holly and mistletoe. Holly berries fall from the holly sprigs. Published by the International Art Publishing Company, No. 1000. Printing information indicates it was published prior to World War I.
Star on a field of pine branches, surrounded by geometric shapes that resemble Christmas ornaments (balls, bells, etc.). The primary content of the card is a poem: If you are a-wishing me Christmas delights / Half as hard as I'm wishing for you, /...
Holly with berries. Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons; part of the "Holly Series" of Christmas postcards, no. 508. Printing information indicates it was published prior to World War I.
Young boy seated at a table in front of a large roast of some type. The boy is seen from behind; he wears a large napkin tied around his neck and he wields a fork and spoon. Holly decorates the roast and the tablecloth. A large dog and a black bird...
Two children putting a package in a US mailbox. They stand on tiptoe; one holds the door open and the other places a white package tied with red ribbon in the box. They both hold another package. They are dressed in hats, coats and leggings. They...
Ice skating; Skaters; Children & adults; Christmas cards; Skating rinks
Skaters in 19th or early 20th century attire, on an outdoor rink. In the foreground, a group including an adult woman and several children are skating together; the children pull the woman along. Many other adults and children of both sexes are...
Christmas tree decorated with lit candles and a holly wreath, with the poem: May happy memories of the past / with hopes of future bliss be blent / and round the present season cast / the halo of a heart's content. Published by Raphael Tuck &...
Christmas cards; Santa Claus; Dogs; Holly; Automobiles
Santa Claus being driven through the snow in an gold or yellow automobile. His driver sits on the right side of the vehicle, which is semi-open; there is a covered area that resembles a covered wagon. Santa is relatively thin, and wears red suit,...
Two dear in the snow near a snow-covered structure. The scene of the deer is framed, with an ornate "A" (in "A Christmas wish") and holly with berries. Postmarked 191? on verso (final digit is indistinct). "Ser. F 303"...
Greeting cards; Indians of North America; Women; Turkeys; Haystacks
Native American woman stands behind a turkey and next to a haystack. A large golden disk, presumably the sun, is behind her. Copyrighted by John Winsch, 1912.
Basket on its side, with fruit tumbling out. A note beside the basket reads, "To greet you." Fruit includes apples, a pear, and grapes. Copyright, S. Garre, 1909. Identified on verso as "No. 51670."
Turkey in round frame above ears of corn and a basket of fruit. The fruit appear to be apples, bananas, and grapes. There is a "saltbox" style building in the background near the turkey. The original has glitter on the frame, the turkey's...
Banner over short poem and two cornucopias. The banner reads, "Thanksgiving," and the poem reads "May the golden horn of plenty / with blessings overflowing / pour forth it's [sic] store on you and your's [sic] / in measure ever...
Boy with two baskets full of food. One basket contains red apples; the other contains cabbage, radishes and a chicken. The chicken's feet stick up out of the basket. The boy also carries a small bunch of flowers. Next to the boy is a poem:...
