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Christmas card, early aeroplane
Christmas card, early aeroplane and verse.
circa 1906
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Airship Embossed Greeting Verse
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A Merry Aviation Christmas: An Edwardian Delight from the Early Days of Flight Step back in time to the enchanting era of the early 1900s, where the magic of Christmas intertwined with the wonder of the nascent aviation industry. This Christmas card, featuring an early aeroplane, transports us to a bygone age of adventure and innovation. Circa 1906, this vintage Christmas card showcases an elegant, embossed design of an early airship or aircraft, suspended against a beige and green background. The intricate details of the plane's structure are beautifully rendered, with delicate lines and precise shading that bring the machine to life. The plane appears poised for takeoff, its propellers spinning in anticipation of flight, as if to whisk us away on a journey through the skies. The card's verse, penned in a graceful, flowing script, adds a touch of whimsy and nostalgia to the scene: "Up, up and away, To realms of Christmas joy, Where snow-kissed landscapes lay, Beneath the azure sky. With wings of gilded grace, We'll soar above the earth, And bask in love's embrace, As time and space are rebirth." This early aeroplane Christmas card is a testament to the enduring allure of flight and the enchantment of the holiday season. A perfect addition to your collection of vintage greetings, it is sure to evoke a sense of wonder and delight, transporting you to a time when dreams of flight and Christmas magic were intertwined.
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