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From Mary Evans Picture Library
Father Christmas apparition on a Christmas card
Father Christmas awful apparition on a Christmas card -- he appears to be terrorising three edible birds with strings of sausages and onions. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14246953
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Anthropomorphism Apparition Awful Cane Claus Duck Edible Fear Fright Goose Holly Humanised Legs Nightmare Onion Onions Poultry Sausage Sausages Scare Snowing Stick String Strings Terror Terrorising
16"x24" (61x41cm) Metal Print
Bring a unique and eerie twist to your holiday decor with the Media Storehouse range of Metal Prints featuring this intriguing Father Christmas image. This vintage Christmas card, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, dates back to the 1890s and showcases a Father Christmas with an unsettling appearance. He terrifies three edible birds with strings of sausages and onions, adding a touch of whimsy and intrigue to your holiday display. Our high-quality metal prints are waterproof, scratch-resistant, and UV protected, ensuring your holiday decor lasts through the seasons.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, our metal photo prints go beyond traditional canvases, adding a cool, modern touch to your space. Wall mount on back. Eco-friendly 100% post-consumer recycled ChromaLuxe aluminum surface. The thickness of the print is 0.045". Featuring a Scratch-resistant surface and Rounded corners. Backing hangers are attached to the back of the print and float the print 1/2-inch off the wall when hung, the choice of hanger may vary depending on size and International orders will come with Float Mount hangers only. Finished with a brilliant white high gloss surface for unsurpassed detail and vibrance. Printed using Dye-Sublimation and for best care we recommend a non-ammonia glass cleaner, water, or isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol to prevent harming the print surface. We recommend using a clean, lint-free cloth to wipe off the print. The ultra-hard surface is scratch-resistant, waterproof and weatherproof. Avoid direct sunlight exposure.
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Estimated Product Size is 41.2cm x 61.5cm (16.2" x 24.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
A Chilling Christmas Tale: Father Christmas's Awful Apparition (circa 1890s) Step into the enchanting world of Victorian Christmas traditions as we delve into the intriguing story behind this haunting image of Father Christmas, an unusual take on the jolly, gift-giving figure we know today. This late 19th-century Christmas card, now an intriguing relic from the past, presents a chilling and terrifying vision of the holiday season. In the foreground, Father Christmas, humanized with a man's legs, cane, and clothing, stands tall and menacing. His long, flowing white beard and red robe are remnants of the familiar Santa Claus image, but his eyes gleam with a mischievous, yet sinister, intent. The once cheerful figure now appears as an apparition, a nightmare before Christmas. Three edible birds - a turkey, goose, and duck - huddle in fear as strings of sausages and onions dangle ominously above their heads. The once-feasted poultry now face the prospect of becoming the main course. The scene is set amidst a backdrop of holly and snow, adding to the surreal and eerie atmosphere. This unusual depiction of Father Christmas, with its dark undertones, challenges the traditional image of the jolly, gift-giver. The anthropomorphism of the birds and the use of clothing and props to humanize Father Christmas were common in Victorian-era Christmas cards. However, the terrorizing scene presented here adds a new layer to the holiday's folklore. As the snow falls gently outside, this card serves as a reminder that even in the heart of the festive season, there's always room for a little bit of the unexpected and the macabre. This intriguing piece of history invites us to reconsider the origins of our beloved holiday traditions and the stories they hold.
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