May Christmas bring thee peace & plenty, barns & cellars never empty
Greetings Card
late 19th century (made)
late 19th century (made)
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Christmas Day- 25 December - was first declared a feast day by Constantine the Great in 325 AD but was not widely observed until the 19th century. Charity, an act of which is depicted on this Christmas greetings card, remains central to the season's festivities.
Object details
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| Title | May Christmas bring thee peace & plenty, barns & cellars never empty (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Chromolithography on paper card |
| Brief description | Christmas card with feasting motif |
| Physical description | Three street minstrels accept a drink from a charitable woman. |
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| Summary | Christmas Day- 25 December - was first declared a feast day by Constantine the Great in 325 AD but was not widely observed until the 19th century. Charity, an act of which is depicted on this Christmas greetings card, remains central to the season's festivities. |
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| Accession number | 15780:38 |
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| Record created | January 8, 2004 |
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