Exchanging holiday greeting cards became widespread during the nineteenth century. A more educated middle class and the growth of the postal service as people migrated are just two of the reasons. Christmas time seemed like a natural opportunity to share good will in the form of a cheerful missive.
That tradition has reached a high point with a whole range of vintage holiday photo cards that take advantage of that long history. There are cards that feature the art of those early years, and on through the period of classic films in the 50’s. The result is an array of choices for those who love the past, and enjoy seeing it alive in the present.
The Vintage Whimsy Christmas Card design is an excellent example that adapts the artwork of the late nineteenth century/early twentieth century. Featuring scrollwork that might well have been seen on a mansion gate or the furniture of a well-to-do residence, it proves that such motifs are highly flexible. That flexibility reaches a new peak thanks to the inclusion of three image areas for your favorite photos.
Vintage motifs run the gamut from simple to complex. Some cards use both. The Holiday Hoedown Christmas Card design sounds like a design for a southern dance. But the nineteenth century scrollwork shows just how varied a vintage card can be. Fine art transcends geography. Add your photo and see. Send one to friends and relatives everywhere.
The Joyful Strokes Christmas Greeting Card design shows yet again how varied the vintage motifs can be. A simple line drawing evolves to a more complex motif and ends in a simple word - “JOY” - at the center. Your photo forms the emotional center of this lovely design. Share your holiday joy with loved ones near and far using this outstanding greeting card.
Vintage themes can be simple or complex, courtesy of the long history from which it draws. The Fanciful Flowers Holiday Photo Card presents a delightful combination of old and new. Its floral graphic blends splashes of symmetric snowflakes in holiday red and white with a cheerful vintage motif. You supply the portrait to occupy the left half of the card and the result is the best of all possible worlds.
The term “vintage” doesn’t always mean “long past”. The Festive Film Holiday Greeting Card design is based on sprocketed film of the sort used in classic films from Hollywood’s Golden Age of the ’40s and ’50s. Your photos fit in three of the film frames, with a fourth reserved for your holiday greeting. Let your family star and send one of these cards to all their fans.
Holiday card designers have adapted designs from nearly 200 years of lovely graphics. Yet, they’ve managed to create a whole line of vintage Christmas cards that look as up to date as the most modern holiday card. That’s an historical achievement!
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