Father Christmas on a Christmas card
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Father Christmas on a Christmas card
Father Christmas on a Christmas card, his lower half turned into a slim man with a cane. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
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© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Cane Claus Garland Half Holly Legs Lower Slim Stick Striped Tailcoat Transformation Transformed
EDITORS COMMENTS
This intriguing late Victorian Christmas card image from the 1890s, obtained from Mary Evans Prints Online, presents a unique and captivating interpretation of Father Christmas. Departing from the traditional jolly, rotund figure we are accustomed to, this Father Christmas undergoes a striking transformation. The upper half of his body is clad in the classic red and white attire, adorned with a white beard and a fur-trimmed hat, while the lower half reveals a slim, elderly man with a cane and a striped tailcoat. The card's design is further enhanced by the intricate holly garland that frames the image, along with the warm, inviting glow of a lantern at the bottom. The red and white color scheme, synonymous with the Christmas season, is beautifully complemented by the rich, earthy tones of the holly leaves. This unusual representation of Father Christmas can be attributed to the late Victorian era, a time when Christmas traditions were evolving and becoming more elaborate. The transformation of Father Christmas into a slim man with a cane may symbolize the aging of the Christmas spirit or the passage of time. Regardless of its meaning, this card stands out as a fascinating historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the creative and imaginative world of Victorian Christmas cards.
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