Thy Christmas Be Happy Card
$6.00
The Yale Center for British Art's Christmas card collection offers a fascinating look into the history and evolution of the Christmas card, showcasing a wide range of designs, themes, and styles from the 19th century to the present day. The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in 1843 when Sir Henry Cole, a British civil servant, commissioned the first commercial Christmas card, featuring a family celebrating together with the words "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You." This innovation quickly gained popularity as an affordable and heartfelt way to send holiday greetings, evolving over time to reflect changes in artistic trends, cultural values, and advancements in printing technology. The Yale Center's collection captures this rich history, preserving examples of early lithographed cards, Victorian imagery, modernist designs, and contemporary interpretations, making it a valuable resource for understanding how Christmas cards have become an enduring part of holiday tradition.
• 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
• 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
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The Yale Center for British Art's Christmas card collection offers a fascinating look into the history and evolution of the Christmas card, showcasing a wide range of designs, themes, and styles from the 19th century to the present day. The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in 1843 when Sir Henry Cole, a British civil servant, commissioned the first commercial Christmas card, featuring a family celebrating together with the words "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You." This innovation quickly gained popularity as an affordable and heartfelt way to send holiday greetings, evolving over time to reflect changes in artistic trends, cultural values, and advancements in printing technology. The Yale Center's collection captures this rich history, preserving examples of early lithographed cards, Victorian imagery, modernist designs, and contemporary interpretations, making it a valuable resource for understanding how Christmas cards have become an enduring part of holiday tradition.
• 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
• 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
The Yale Center for British Art's Christmas card collection offers a fascinating look into the history and evolution of the Christmas card, showcasing a wide range of designs, themes, and styles from the 19th century to the present day. The tradition of sending Christmas cards began in 1843 when Sir Henry Cole, a British civil servant, commissioned the first commercial Christmas card, featuring a family celebrating together with the words "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to You." This innovation quickly gained popularity as an affordable and heartfelt way to send holiday greetings, evolving over time to reflect changes in artistic trends, cultural values, and advancements in printing technology. The Yale Center's collection captures this rich history, preserving examples of early lithographed cards, Victorian imagery, modernist designs, and contemporary interpretations, making it a valuable resource for understanding how Christmas cards have become an enduring part of holiday tradition.
• 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope
• 4″ × 6″ (101 × 152 mm)
• Vibrant colors
• Comes with a complimentary envelope