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Christmas greetings: Father Christmas offers Marie a doll from her hood filled with toys. Postcard beginning of the 20th century
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Christmas greetings: Father Christmas offers Marie a doll from her hood filled with toys. Postcard beginning of the 20th century
LET4395386 Christmas greetings: Father Christmas offers Marie a doll from her hood filled with toys. Postcard beginning of the 20th century. by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Christmas greetings: Father Christmas offers Marie a doll from her hood filled with toys. Postcard beginning of the 20th century.); Photo © Archives Toutain
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1900 1909 Mode Beautiful Period Belle Epoque (1871 80–1914) Childrens Fashion Doll Father Christmas Gift Poutain Short Panties Stamp Wishes
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This charming print captures the magic of Christmas at the beginning of the 20th century. Father Christmas, with his jolly red suit and white beard, offers a doll to Marie from her hood filled with toys. The scene is reminiscent of a bygone era, when children eagerly awaited visits from Santa Claus and cherished simple gifts like handmade dolls.
The postcard showcases the beauty of traditional French customs and childhood innocence during the belle epoque period. Marie's wide-eyed wonder and Father Christmas' kind gesture symbolize the joy and spirit of giving that define the holiday season.
The photograph is a snapshot of a time when simplicity reigned supreme, before commercialism took over Christmas celebrations. It serves as a reminder to cherish moments spent with loved ones and appreciate thoughtful gestures, no matter how small.
As we look back on this vintage postcard, we are transported to a time when youth was celebrated in its purest form and traditions were passed down through generations. Let us embrace the nostalgia of Christmases past while creating new memories that will last for years to come. Merry Christmas!
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