Christmas Card Featuring the "Adoration of the Magi," 1956

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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

1956

Subject Date

1956

Creators

Place of Creation

Collection Title

Research Center Greeting Card Collection

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

84.9.1.4444

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Dorothy Guimaraes.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Gilding (Technique)
Printing (Process)

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 7.25 in
Width: 3.125 in

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