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Bird on a branch on a Christmas card
Bird on a branch on a Christmas card, with a verse on the facing page. Date: circa 1890s
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1. Title: "A Victoriana Christmas: Bird on a Branch" Step back in time with this enchanting late Victorian Christmas card from the 1890s. The image on the front features a beautiful, intricately detailed bird perched gracefully on a mauve-hued branch adorned with delicate green leaves and a few early spring blossoms. The bird, with its vibrant plumage, exudes a sense of life and vitality amidst the wintry landscape, symbolizing the promise of new beginnings and the cyclical nature of the seasons. The card's design is a testament to the intricate craftsmanship and attention to detail that characterized Victorian-era Christmas cards. The use of muted, earthy colors such as mauve and green adds to the card's antique charm and creates a sense of warmth and coziness. On the facing page, a heartfelt verse reads: "May the joy and peace of Christmas Bless your home and heart this day, And may the love that binds us ever, Brighten all the coming year's way." This verse, with its themes of joy, peace, love, and hope, is a fitting reminder of the true spirit of the holiday season and the importance of cherishing the bonds of family and friendship. This exquisite bird on a branch Christmas card is a timeless keepsake that evokes the magic and wonder of the Victorian era and the beauty and meaning of the Christmas season.
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