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John Callcott Horsley. John Callcott Horsley RA (29 January 1817 – 18 October 1903) was a British academic painter of genre and historical scenes, illustrator, and designer of the first Christmas card. He was a member of the artist's colony in Cranbrook.
Hallmark Cards, Inc. Hallmark Cards, Inc. is a privately held, family-owned American company based in Kansas City, Missouri. Founded in 1910 by Joyce Hall, Hallmark was one of the oldest and largest manufacturer of greeting cards in the United States. [3] In 1985, the company was awarded the National Medal of Arts.
Nationality. American. Known for. Printing, lithography, publishing. Spouses. Rosa Gerber, Mary Dana Hicks. Louis Prang (March 12, 1824 – June 15, 1909) was an American printer, lithographer, publisher, and Georgist. [1] He is sometimes known as the "father of the American Christmas card ".
Counter cards: Greeting cards that are sold individually. This contrasts with boxed cards. [1] Standard A standard greeting card is printed on high-quality paper (such as card stock), and is rectangular and folded, with a picture or decorative motif on the front. Inside is a pre-printed message appropriate for the occasion, along with a blank ...
A 19th-century American Christmas card. A Christmas card is a greeting card sent as part of the traditional celebration of Christmas in order to convey between people a range of sentiments related to Christmastide and the holiday season. Christmas cards are usually exchanged during the weeks preceding Christmas Day by many people (including ...
Kate Greenaway. Catherine Greenaway (17 March 1846 – 6 November 1901) was an English Victorian artist and writer, known for her children's book illustrations. She received her education in graphic design and art between 1858 and 1871 from the Finsbury School of Art, the South Kensington School of Art, the Heatherley School of Art, and the ...