Greeting Card Collection (page 7)

Victorian Father Christmas and Cupid
Vintage engraving of a Victorian Father Christmas and Cupid ring a peal of bells. 1893

Valentine, 1876. Creator: Catherine Greenaway
Valentine, 1876

New Years Card: Cheers 1911 (Prosit), 1910. Creator: Hans Kalmsteiner
New Years Card: Cheers 1911 (Prosit), 1910

A Victorian Christmas card of two bees amongst tall grasses, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603841 A Victorian Christmas card of two bees amongst tall grasses, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian card of a naked man holding a rod and sitting on a pair of huge bat wings
3603833 A Victorian card of a naked man holding a rod and sitting on a pair of huge bat wings flying through the clouds, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of flowers in a wicker basket, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603832 A Victorian Christmas card of flowers in a wicker basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian New Year card of roses in a wicker basket, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603831 A Victorian New Year card of roses in a wicker basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian New Year card of a young woman in widows weeds, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603827 A Victorian New Year card of a young woman in widows weeds, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of two ladies beside a horse drawn carriage giving gifts to a
3603769 A Victorian Christmas card of two ladies beside a horse drawn carriage giving gifts to a boy and a girl, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl rolling a large snowball, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603765 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl rolling a large snowball, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl holding a cat and a basket of holly walking through
3603761 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl holding a cat and a basket of holly walking through the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card of a girl and boy fairy astride a reindeer on a moonlit snowy
3603757 A Victorian New Year card of a girl and boy fairy astride a reindeer on a moonlit snowy night, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl fairy asleep in an ornate dolphin boat on a frozen
3603754 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl fairy asleep in an ornate dolphin boat on a frozen sea while a boy fairy is holding a lamp, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of children playing blindsman buff, c
3603752 A Victorian Christmas card of children playing blindsman buff, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of an elderly woman with two children at a farm, c
3603745 A Victorian Christmas card of an elderly woman with two children at a farm, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Christmas card of two children with a hare, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603739 A Victorian Christmas card of two children with a hare, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of a boy looking at a half eaten Chistmas pudding
3603737 A Victorian Christmas card of a boy looking at a half eaten Chistmas pudding and broken plate in the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a boy building a sand castle on a beach, c
3603705 A Victorian Christmas card of a boy building a sand castle on a beach, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian New Year card of children on a sledge on the ice, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603703 A Victorian New Year card of children on a sledge on the ice, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl dressed in top hat
3603699 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl dressed in top hat and long coat holding an envelope and an umbrella, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card of a girl dressed in a fur lined cape holding a boquet of
3603688 A Victorian New Year card of a girl dressed in a fur lined cape holding a boquet of flowers walking in the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of two children in the snow playing with snowballs, c
3603684 A Victorian Christmas card of two children in the snow playing with snowballs, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl wearing a muff holding her bonnet in the wind, c
3603678 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl wearing a muff holding her bonnet in the wind, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian greeting card of two children wearing bonnets about to enter a front door, c
3603677 A Victorian greeting card of two children wearing bonnets about to enter a front door, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card of a boy and a girl nailing a New Year message to a tree, c
3603669 A Victorian New Year card of a boy and a girl nailing a New Year message to a tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Christmas card of two girls under an umbrella trying to tempt a robin with
3603668 A Victorian Christmas card of two girls under an umbrella trying to tempt a robin with food, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of two children sleeping framed by a garland of holly
3603625 A Victorian Christmas card of two children sleeping framed by a garland of holly and bells, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a boy wearing a mortarboard arm in arm with a girl wearing
3603609 A Victorian Christmas card of a boy wearing a mortarboard arm in arm with a girl wearing a feathered pink bonnet, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a child dressen in a bavarian costume holding
3603608 A Victorian Christmas and New Year card of a child dressen in a bavarian costume holding a platter with a Christmas pudding on it, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a boy carrying holly and a girl carrying a basket walking
3603606 A Victorian Christmas card of a boy carrying holly and a girl carrying a basket walking through the snow, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian New Year card of a child lifting a net curtail to look at a jester
3603600 A Victorian New Year card of a child lifting a net curtail to look at a jester and ball on the floor, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl with her finger on her lip looking pensive, c
3603593 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl with her finger on her lip looking pensive, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian Christmas card of a girl plucking roses from a rose bush, c
3603586 A Victorian Christmas card of a girl plucking roses from a rose bush, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian New Year card of a boy wearing a jacket and cap at a beach holding a spade in
3603578 A Victorian New Year card of a boy wearing a jacket and cap at a beach holding a spade in the sand, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of a cat and a kitten in a hammock, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603546 A Victorian greeting card of a cat and a kitten in a hammock, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of two kittens kissing under a mistletoe while a third looks
3603536 A Victorian Christmas card of two kittens kissing under a mistletoe while a third looks on, .1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian card of kittens playing cats cradle; c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603528 A Victorian card of kittens playing cats cradle ; c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of an Elderly cat sitiing on a wicker chair holding a book
3603526 A Victorian Christmas card of an Elderly cat sitiing on a wicker chair holding a book and a cane with other cats around her one who seems to be hiding

A Victorian Christmas card of a cat and a bulldog in bed having a cuddle, c
3603525 A Victorian Christmas card of a cat and a bulldog in bed having a cuddle, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian greeting card of a cat with one paw on a book with three kittens while one
3603514 A Victorian greeting card of a cat with one paw on a book with three kittens while one kitten wears a dunce cap, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of a cat dancing while two others play musical instruments, c
3603509 A Victorian greeting card of a cat dancing while two others play musical instruments, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian Christmas card of two kittens on a snow covered leaf, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603506 A Victorian Christmas card of two kittens on a snow covered leaf, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian Christmas card of kittens playing in a wooden box, c. 1880 (colour litho)
3603502 A Victorian Christmas card of kittens playing in a wooden box, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian greeting card of applea falling on two cats at a picnic, c
3603495 A Victorian greeting card of applea falling on two cats at a picnic, c.1880 (colour litho) by Wain, Louis (1860-1939); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English, out of copyright

A Victorian greeting card of a cat wearing a pince nez pointing at a globe ball to two
3603482 A Victorian greeting card of a cat wearing a pince nez pointing at a globe ball to two kittens, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of a cat seated at a table in front of a Christmas pudding
3603480 A Victorian greeting card of a cat seated at a table in front of a Christmas pudding being served by two cats holding plates, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

A Victorian greeting card of a cat and three kittens in a wicker basket, c
3603479 A Victorian greeting card of a cat and three kittens in a wicker basket, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

A Victorian greeting card of a cat holding a parasol with two kittens, c
3603478 A Victorian greeting card of a cat holding a parasol with two kittens, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

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"Greeting Cards: A Timeless Tradition of Heartfelt Messages" Since their inception in 1843, greeting cards have been a cherished way to express sentiments and celebrate special occasions. The first Christmas card, designed by John Calcott Horsley for Sir Henry Cole, marked the beginning of this beautiful tradition. In the early 1900s, American Thanksgiving cards emerged as a way to extend warm wishes during this festive season. One such card from 1912 read, "To thee and thine, from me and mine, a hearty Thanksgiving greeting, " capturing the essence of gratitude and togetherness. Father's Day also found its place on these heartfelt cards in 1912 when American fathers were honored with their own dedicated greetings. These cards served as tokens of appreciation for the love and guidance provided by fathers throughout the years. Greeting cards often featured enchanting illustrations that evoked joy and happiness. "The Blue Bird for Happiness" became an iconic symbol on many cards, spreading cheer across generations. Thanksgiving continued to be celebrated through beautifully crafted greeting cards around 1910. One such card wished recipients a glad Thanksgiving day with the words, "Heres to a glad Thanksgiving Day. " These messages brought warmth and unity during this time of reflection and gratitude. Victorian-era greeting cards showcased various scenes like fox hunters racing while the clever fox hid in a tree or vibrant Easter-themed lithographs that added color to celebrations. German New Year's cards also embraced colorful lithography techniques that captured hope for new beginnings. Christmas remained one of the most popular occasions for exchanging greetings through Victorian chromolitho prints. Expressions like "To Wish you a Happy Christmas, " "Here's Christmas, " or simply "A Happy Christmas" adorned these charmingly illustrated Victorian gems. Throughout history, greeting cards have stood as timeless keepsakes filled with heartfelt emotions.