Greeting Card Collection

American Thanksgiving card, c1900
THANKSGIVING CARD, 1900. American Thanksgiving card, c1900

CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R. A
CHRISTMAS CARD, 1843. The first Christmas card, designed for Sir Henry Cole in 1843 by John Calcott Horsley, R.A

To thee and thine, from me and mine, a hearty Thanksgiving greeting. American greeting card, 1912
THANKSGIVING CARD, 1912. To thee and thine, from me and mine, a hearty Thanksgiving greeting. American greeting card, 1912

FATHERs DAY CARD, 1912. American Fathers Day card, 1912

Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33. Creator: Hokusai
Mystical Bird (Karyobinga), 1820-33

The Blue Bird for Happiness
3775029 The Blue Bird for Happiness by Robinson, Frederick Cayley (1862-1927); (add.info.: The Blue Bird for Happiness, by Maurice Maeterlinck first performed at Haymarket Theatre 1909-Poster design)

THANKSGIVING CARD, c1910. Heres to a glad Thanksgiving Day. American greeting card, c1910

A Victorian greeting card of fox hunters racing by while the fox hides in a tree, c
3604229 A Victorian greeting card of fox hunters racing by while the fox hides in a tree, c.1880 (colour litho) by Griset, Ernest Henry (1844-1907); Private Collection; Photo eDavid Pearson; English

Easter Greeting Card France. Date of Photograph:1926

An Easter greeting card. A young woman is shown dressed as a peasant with a child. The child is holding a small basket full of eggs while the woman is holding a basket with a small rabbit crouching

An Easter greeting card. A small girl, dressed as an angel, is shown with a basket full of eggs and a lamb beside her. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

Greeting card of two children dressed as peasants. The little boy is sitting on a low wall with a rooster in his lap, while the little girl is leaning out of a window showing a basket full of Easter

Greeting card showing two small girls in a little boat full of colored Easter eggs Czech Republic. Date of Photograph:1909 ca

Essen Main Train Station in Germany early 20th century (postcard)
3793957 Essen Main Train Station in Germany early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Essen Main Train Station -, Germany. Early 20th century postcard.); Lebrecht History

Angel carrying a palm branch
3783958 Angel carrying a palm branch; (add.info.: Angel carrying a palm branch. Christmas greeting card with an angel and a church in the snowy background. 1905.); Lebrecht History

Vienna Stock Exchange Schottenring end of 19th/beg of 20th century (postcard)
3793855 Vienna Stock Exchange Schottenring end of 19th/beg of 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Vienna Stock Exchange, Schottenring, Vienna / Borse, Schottenring, Wien. Postcard.); Lebrecht History

Church of St Charles Karlsplatz, Vienna, early 20th century (postcard)
3793858 Church of St Charles Karlsplatz, Vienna, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Church of St Charles, Karlsplatz, Vienna built in 17th century/ Karlskirche, Karlsplatz, Wien)

Public gardens with both Hof museums, Vienna, end of 19th/20th century (postcard)
3793860 Public gardens with both Hof museums, Vienna, end of 19th/20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Public gardens with both Hof museums, Vienna / Volksgarten mit beiden Hofmuseen, Wien)

Church of St Stephen, Vienna, end of 19th/20th century (postcard)
3793870 Church of St Stephen, Vienna, end of 19th/20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Church of St Stephen, Vienna - Entrance to the chapel of Eligius, chancel, great organ / Stephanskirche, Wien)

Trier - ruins of the Roman baths - France, late 19th century (postcard)
3793962 Trier - ruins of the Roman baths - France, late 19th century (postcard); (add.info.: Trier - ruins of the Roman baths - France. Late 19th century postcard. Rashi lived here); Lebrecht History

Grillparzer Monument in public gardens, Vienna (postcard)
3793874 Grillparzer Monument in public gardens, Vienna (postcard); (add.info.: Grillparzer Monument in public gardens, Vienna / Grillparzer-Denkmal, Volksgarten, Wien)

Essen, Germany - View of the city centre, early 20th century (postcard)
3793956 Essen, Germany - View of the city centre, early 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Essen, Germany - View of the city centre. Early 20th century postcard. Church sprires)

Church of St Stephen in Vienna, end of 19th/beg of 20th century (print)
3793854 Church of St Stephen in Vienna, end of 19th/beg of 20th century (print); (add.info.: Church of St Stephen, Graben Street, Vienna / Stephanskirche und Graben, Wien. Coloured postcard)

Hotel Bristol Karntnerring in Vienna, end of 19th/beg of 20th century (postcard)
3793856 Hotel Bristol Karntnerring in Vienna, end of 19th/beg of 20th century (postcard); (add.info.: Hotel Bristol, Karntnerring / Karntner-Ring, Wien / Vienna)

little baby girl with red dress with fly agaric hat Postcard motive 19th century Germany

Portrait of the Italian actress Delfina Dolfini Italy. Date of Photograph:1900-1910

Close-up of the Italian actress Giannina Chiantoni, postcard Italy. Date of Photograph:1900-1905

lllustrated Christmas greeting post-card, on the front side, a Buon Natale inscription, two children carrying presents and skiing in the middle of a snowy scenery

lllustrated New Year greeting post-card, on the front side, a Buon Anno inscription, a Pierrot playing with a dog in the middle of a snowy scenery, between them a wooden fence and a letter

Greeting card with two small girls in winter clothes on a snow-covered city road. One of them is sitting at the foot of a clock. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

A Christmas postcard. Two small girls dressed as little angels are posing smiling with a snow-covered landscape in the background. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Postcard with a Christmas theme of a group of children around a tree decorated with candles. Two of them look lovingly at each other and a third is sitting on a little cloth horse

Postcard with a Christmas theme, with a small girl sitting on a small pigthat has been drawn in against a snow-covered landscape. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Postcard with a Christmas theme. Two children in modest winter clothes are posing with a window in the background through which a tree adorned with candles can be seen. Date of Photograph:1914 ca

Postcard with a Christmas theme. Three children in winter clothes are posing in the studio with a wooded snow-covered landscape in the background

Christmas postcard. At the center, behind a window that has been drawn in, is a tender family scene. Date of Photograph:1922 ca

Christmas postcard. At the center of the picture two small boys in white clothes can be seen through a drawing of a window. Date of Photograph:1911 ca

Christmas postcard. At the center of the image a small girl in an elegant lace dress is posing next to a Christmas tree. At her feet a doll. Date of Photograph:1910-1920 ca

Postcard wishing Happy Easter. Two small girls in stage dress are portrayed. One of them is holding an egg and the other has an armful of peach tree branches. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Christmas postcard of a young woman in multi-colored winter clothes. She is holding a small fir branch and a few small packages. Date of Photograph:1930-1940 ca

Christmas card with the Nativity. Three small girls dressed as angels are posing in an adoring position around a rudimentary cradle where the baby Jesus is lying. Date of Photograph:1908 ca

Postcard commemorating the 19 Regiment of Artillery Campaign Italy Print Nineteenth century, 19th century, Europe, First and Second Millennium A.D.. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1888

Postcard commemorating the 7 Regiment of Artillery Campaign Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the Regiment of Artillery Mountain Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the 1 Artillery Regiment, Goito, illustration of A. Dalbesio Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1900-1910. Date of Artwork:1900-1910

Postcard commemorating the 1 Regiment Artillery Coast Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1903. Date of Artwork:1900 ca

Postcard commemorating the 25 Regiment Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1903-1910. Date of Artwork:1902

Postcard commemorating the Royal Carabineers Legion of Ancona, illustration of U. Topi Italy Print International Art of 20th Century. Date of Photograph:1903. Date of Artwork:1902. Artist:Topi U

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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.