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Little girl with two kittens on a Christmas card
Little girl with two kittens in a basket on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1870s
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Step back in time with this charming image of a little girl delighting in the company of two playful kittens on a Victorian Christmas card from the 1870s. The young blonde girl, dressed in a white dress with a pink sash and matching bow in her curly hair, sits in a cozy room filled with antique furniture and holiday decor. The warm glow of a nearby fireplace casts a soft light over the scene, illuminating the intricate details of the wickerwork basket that holds the kittens. The girl's expression is one of pure joy and contentment as she gently strokes the fur of the kittens, who seem just as enamored with their young admirer. The room's decor is adorned with holiday cheer, with festive curtains, gifts piled high on a cupboard, and presents wrapped in bright paper and ribbon scattered about. This delightful scene captures the essence of the holiday season during the Victorian era, a time when animals, particularly cats, were often featured in Christmas cards as symbols of warmth, companionship, and the simple pleasures of life. The image is a beautiful reminder of the enduring bond between children and their pets, and the joy that animals can bring to our lives, even during the most festive of seasons.
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