VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CARD - COLOR LITHOGRAPHED - COTTON FRILLS, TASSELS CA 1900

Description

VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CARD – CIRCA 1900 [the first image is a 'collage" of all sides of the cad]
Unique vintage “Christmas Card” from around 1900. No printer or date is given, and although it is in very fine condition, it is old. Clean, bright and free of markings. One card, folded once, as produced, making four sides or color plates, plus frill and two tassels.
The card folds, and folded measures 2 x 3 inches, plus ¾ inch cotton frill (so 2 ¾ x 3 ¾). Attached are two cotton tassels connected to each side, which then opens. In total there are four different color plates, with illustrations of various flowers, and text. The tassels may be a little worn, but this card was found inside an old book and has been well preserved. A nice find!
Front cover
: “No profit grown where is not pleasure ta’en. I wish you a Merry Christmas!”
Back cover:
“Show’rs of Roses fall down on you! Christmas, Joys upon you!
Inside first plate
: “Friend, what years can us divide? God bless thee, This Christmas-Tide!”
Inside, second plate
: “My Best Wishes are you for A Happy Christmas!”
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