Christmas Card Featuring the Magi Bearing Gifts for Jesus, circa 1954
THF737520 / Christmas Card Featuring the Magi Bearing Gifts for Jesus, circa 1954
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Artifact Overview
Christians often send Christmas cards that incorporate religious themes to celebrate the birth of Jesus. Imagery may allude to biblical stories of the Nativity, the Madonna and Child, the three kings or wise men, or the adoration of the shepherds. Texts may quote scriptures or verses from Christmas hymns or carols; other passages may be generic, wishing peace and goodwill to the recipient.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Christmas Card
Date Made
circa 1954
Subject Date
circa 1954
Collection Title
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
89.0.540.517
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gilding (Technique)
Printing (Process)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 7.25 in
Width: 3.75 in
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