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Railway signals on a Christmas and New Year card
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Railway signals on a Christmas and New Year card
Railway signals on a Christmas and New Year (New Century) card. Date: circa 1899
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1899 Lights Puns Signal Signals Verbal Wordplay Year
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Step right up, ladies and gentlemen, and feast your eyes on this delightful holiday card from the late Victorian era, circa 1899! This charming print features a festive scene of railway signals heralding in the Christmas and New Year (and the new century) with a cheerful pun. The red and green lights of the wooden signals stand proud against the wintery backdrop, their traditional colors swapped for the season. The red light, usually signaling "Stop," has been playfully renamed "Merry Christmas," while the green light, which typically means "Caution" or "Clear," has been cleverly renamed "New Year (and New Century)" to add a touch of humor and wordplay to this holiday greeting. The card's quirky design reflects the spirit of the late 1890s, a time of innovation and progress, as the world eagerly anticipated the turn of the century. The use of puns and comic elements in holiday cards was a popular trend during this period, and this railway signal card is a prime example of the lighthearted humor that brought joy to families during the holiday season. So, as you gather with your loved ones this Christmas and New Year, take a moment to appreciate the simple pleasures of the past, like this delightful railway signal card, and let the spirit of laughter and wordplay light up your holiday season!
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