Origin of Christmas Cards and Early Designers
The piece traces Sir Henry Cole's 1843 creation of the first Christmas card with John Calcott Horsley art and the greeting A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. It notes mixed reception and later spread in late 19th century Britain and mentions Louis Prang as a pioneer of American holiday cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Henry Cole
Victoria and Albert Museum
London
Sir Henry
John Calcott Horsley
Horsley
America
Louis ‘Prang
Germany
Prang
The Prang greeting card business and its rise and fall
The article traces Prang’s early Boston card shop from 1875, printing millions of color lithographed Christmas cards, with prices from eight cents a dozen to lavish pieces over 50 dollars. It notes competition from German imports in 1890, shifts in American firms, and the enduring popularity of traditional Christmas motifs. It also outlines card design timing, market strategy, religious trends, and Christmas postage impact.
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Boston
Europe
Prang
Germany
Spring and Holiday Fashion Forecast in Warm Climates
The piece urges jet setters to pack bright colors light fabrics and swimwear for warm destinations this holiday season and into spring. It notes easy care shifts bold tropical hues and versatile outfits from poolside to hotel lobby and mentions a patch pocketed tent with color zipper details. For shopping information call 947-7544.
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Scottsdale
Mexico
Hawaii
Caribbean
Pool Side
Community club events fill week with dances meetings and parties
Tonight Mothers of Twins Club elects officers at 8 at Goettl Brothers auditorium. Temple Soles Auxiliary meets at 8 in First Federal Savings and Loan. Bucks and Bows Square Dance Club dances at El Dorado Park Friday at 8 with Ken Ehrhardt calling. Saturday Phoenix Youth Ballet at Camelback Inn presents Nutcracker Act II. Tuesday Mesa High alumni reunion at 8 in the gym with Old Main ceremony and Eddy Farr band. Wednesday Young Adults open house at Wendy Buros home 8:30 and Chanukah luncheon for seniors at 1 at the Jewish Community Center with reservations required.
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Phoenix Mothers of Twins Club
Goettl Brothers
Indian School
Temple Soles
First Federal Savings and Loan
E. Camelback Rd
Fabulous Foods of the Future
Ken Ehrhardt
Bucks and Bows Square Dance Club
Scottsdale
el Dorado Park
Miller Rd
Scottsdale Parks
Phoenix Youth Ballet
Ruth Sussman
Dale Clouse
Old Main
Eddy Farr
Bruce Cummins
Patricia Arnett
Leslie Serate
Arlene Bateman
Judy Hamilton
Clouse
Wendy Buros
Northview
All Valley
Maryland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucille J. Goodyear
Women of the Progress
Paisley
House OF
First Avenue and
Marshall, Scottsdale
SEARS
EL Yet Ave
Indian School Rd
Scottsdale Florist
RAE ‘Young Owners
Stetson
Bargain bin
W. 4Th St
Roadrunner Gift Shop
Thomas RD
iTeaching Tools Co
Thomas
Mesa High
Phoente
Poinsettias — Azaleas
7Th St
SUN
Omega Watch
Omega
Ady
L. Larson
M.N. Koven
E. Main
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