Talk: The Art of the Christmas Card
A festive, illustrated talk from Danny Wells exploring the history of the Christmas card.
About the talk
The first Christmas card appeared in Britain in the 1840s. By the 1880s, following the invention of the chromolithographic process and developments within the postal system, millions were being exchanged each year. This talk will trace the history of the Christmas card in Britain from its Victorian origins through the Edwardian era, World War 1 and the inter-war years exploring their art and changes in style.
Getting to the museum and access
Find details about [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]how to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable.
Image Description
An art-deco style cut out Christmas card featuring a woman ice skating on a frozen lake.
About the talk
The first Christmas card appeared in Britain in the 1840s. By the 1880s, following the invention of the chromolithographic process and developments within the postal system, millions were being exchanged each year. This talk will trace the history of the Christmas card in Britain from its Victorian origins through the Edwardian era, World War 1 and the inter-war years exploring their art and changes in style.
Getting to the museum and access
Find details about [https://www.newcastle-staffs.gov.uk/museum/visit-us]how to get to the museum, where to park and the support we can offer to make your visit accessible and enjoyable.
Image Description
An art-deco style cut out Christmas card featuring a woman ice skating on a frozen lake.
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