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Two sailors on a Christmas card
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Two sailors on a Christmas card
Two sailors on a Christmas card, with the sea and a cliff behind them. Date: circa 1890s
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A heartwarming scene of camaraderie and holiday cheer unfolds in this late Victorian Christmas card image, featuring two sailors standing on a rocky cliffside overlooking the vast, tranquil sea. Dressed in their full sailor uniforms, complete with peaked caps adorned with ribbons, the seafaring men exchange friendly salutes, their faces beaming with smiles. The crisp, winter air seems to invigorate them, as they momentarily pause from their duties to celebrate the festive season. The card, which dates back to the 1890s, evokes a sense of nostalgia and tradition, transporting us back to a simpler time when the spirit of the holidays brought people together, no matter the distance or hardships of their daily lives. The beautiful, hand-painted details of the card, from the intricate waves of the sea to the textured fabric of the sailors' uniforms, add to the overall charm and appeal of this timeless Christmas image.
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