The Winterthur Library

 The Joseph Downs Collection of Manuscripts and Printed Ephemera

Henry Francis du Pont Winterthur Museum

5105 Kennett Pike, Winterthur, Delaware  19735

Telephone: 302-888-4600 or 800-448-3883

 

 

OVERVIEW OF THE COLLECTION

 

Creator:         Wisbey family            

Title:               Christmas cards

Dates:             1929-1930, 1938

Call No.:         Col. 499

Acc. No.:        94x25

Quantity:        ca 325 items

Location:        34 K 2

 

 

BIOGRAPHICAL STATEMENT

 

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert A. Wisbey resided in Providence, R.I.

 

SCOPE AND CONTENT

 

Consists of more than 325 Christmas cards received by the Wisbeys in 1929, 1930, and 1938.  Many have their original stamped and addressed envelopes.  Most are American multicolored lithographs; some have manuscript notes and messages.  Illustrations depict seasonal decorations and religious themes associated with Christmas celebrations.

 

In addition, the collection contains one birthday card and one Easter card.

 

ORGANIZATION

 

Arranged in accession number order.

 

  

LANGUAGE OF MATERIALS

 

The materials are in English.

 

RESTRICTIONS ON ACCESS

 

Collection is open to the public.  Copyright restrictions may apply.

           

PROVENANCE

 

Gift of Peter and Sarah Wisbey.

 

ACCESS POINTS

 

Topics:            Santa Claus - Pictorial works.

                        Christmas cards.

                        Christmas decorations - Pictorial works.

                        Christmas trees - Pictorial works.

                        Greeting cards.

 

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE COLLECTION

 

Col 499

CALL NUMBER

ACCESSION NUMBER

TYPE OF ITEM

TITLE

PUBLISHER/MAKER

ARTIST

PLACE

DATE

DESCRIPTION

Col. 499

94x025.1

season

Season's Greetings

Laidlaw Bro.

1930s

large lettering, poem inside, no illus.; E.A. Beatty

Col. 499

94x025.10

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Gibson Cinti.

1930s

red poinsettia branches; Norma & little Leonard

Col. 499

94x025.104

christmas

Greetings

1930s

3 candles blue, yellow, green; Mary V. Braman

Col. 499

94x025.105- 106

envelope

Mr. Herbert Wisbey

1937

Col. 499

94x025.107

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

purple satin finish with poinsettias; Gertrude Bode

Col. 499

94x025.108

christmas

Greetings

1930s

one candle, blue background; Katherine Irene Conley

Col. 499

94x025.109

season

Season's Greetings--Brown Univ. Providence, R.I.

1938

inside print of university

Col. 499

94x025.11

christmas

Yoo-Hoo!

Norcross

New York

1930s

girl in blue/red dress, wide green hat, waving; Estelle Batchelder

Col. 499

94x025.110

christmas

Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes for a Happy New Year

1930s

"The Old Mill", winter scene w/ mill; from Carol Stearns

Col. 499

94x025.111

christmas

The Best of Christmas Wishes

1930s

gold background, house and tree; Margaret M. Salesses

Col. 499

94x025.112

christmas

Merry Christmas

Paramount

1930s

carolers at lampost winter scene; Rosalie V. Falciglia

Col. 499

94x025.113

christmas

1930s

3 wisemen entering doorway, poem inside; Louise B. Murphy

Col. 499

94x025.114

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Paramount

1930s

photograph of stream in winter; Eloy D. Reardon

Col. 499

94x025.115

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

white house, horse & sled (subscr. to Atlantic Mthly from Dr. Burgess

Col. 499

94x025.116

christmas

Greetings

Paramount

1930s

red poinsettias; from Louise Page

Col. 499

94x025.117

christmas

Greetings

1930s

blue with white trees; from Kenyon Kennels

Col. 499

94x025.118

christmas

Christmas Joy

1930s

impression of madonna and child; from Helen Frances Droney

Col. 499

94x025.119

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

candle design, image of camel

Col. 499

94x025.12

season

Greetings of the Season

Paramount

1930s

front of house, with open gate; Alice M. Robinson

Col. 499

94x025.120

christmas

Greetings

Gibson

Cincinnati, OH

1930s

message takes up front of card; from Mary Phillips

Col. 499

94x025.121

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

print of street musicians from Margaret and Katherine Kane

Col. 499

94x025.122

christmas

Greetings

1930s

christmas tree with candles; from Kathlyne Jeffers

Col. 499

94x025.123

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

three candles, message in corner; from Elizabeth F. Spencer

Col. 499

94x025.124

christmas

Hello!

1930s

white dog looking out of window; from Jean Andrews

Col. 499

94x025.125

christmas

Greetings

1930s

three tall blue candles; from Carmela Santoro

Col. 499

94x025.126

christmas

A Merry Merry Christmas

1930s

two blue bells hanging with pine branch; from Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Graham

Col. 499

94x025.127

christmas

Greetings of the Season

1930s

three wisemen on camels, gold and white; from Rev. Dorrance B. Lothrop

Col. 499

94x025.128

christmas, church program

When they saw the Star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy

The Hermitage Art Company

Norman Brice

Chicago, IL

1938-39

three wisemen on camels, following star over Bethlehem

Col. 499

94x025.129

christmas

Greetings

1930s

three candles, blue background

Col. 499

94x025.13

season

Holiday Greetings

1930s

red poinsettias, silver gray background; Fay and George Crawford

Col. 499

94x025.130

christmas

Cheerio

1930s

two dogs looking out, red border; from Edward Powell, Broad St. School

Col. 499

94x025.131

christmas

A thought for Christmas

1930s

open door showing fireplace inside; Edith and Howard Wood

Col. 499

94x025.132

christmas letter

Christmas greetings to the Wisbeys

1930s

from E.D.S. and Aunt Johanna; letter

Col. 499

94x025.133 a-b

christmas

1938

red poinsettias painted on brown coarse paper; from Mabel A. Crowe

Col. 499

94x025.134

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

silver and red wreath;

Col. 499

94x025.135

christmas

Howdy! "Maggie skiing on Mt. Rainier"

1930s

skier falling on slope; from Margaret M. Feeley

Col. 499

94x025.136

christmas

Greetings at Christmas

Gibson

Cincinnati, OH

1930s

single blue candle, dark red background; from Fred and Sara Brown

Col. 499

94x025.137

christmas

Cheerio!

1930s

two figures carrying packages; from Agnes Mae Bedard

Col. 499

94x025.138

christmas

at Christmas

Norcross

New York

1930s

single candle, red background; from Beatrice NcNamee

Col. 499

94x025.139

christmas

Greetings

1930s

white poinsettia, red background; from Them Aldrich's

Col. 499

94x025.14

christmas

Merry Christmas

T. Bros

1930s

State House, Providence, R.I., illus. of bldg.; Henry Gerard Brown

Col. 499

94x025.140

christmas

To bring you Christmas Cheer

1930s

two figures walking one way then the other; from Doretha A. Cahir

Col. 499

94x025.141

christmas

Heigh Ho!

1930s

horse and carriage image; from Rose M. McCabe

Col. 499

94x025.142

christmas

Greetings

1930s

line drawing, man in chair smoking pipe; from Clem Fascitelli

Col. 499

94x025.143

christmas

Greetings

Harry C. Laura Studios

1930s

three candles, silver background

Col. 499

94x025.144

christmas

Christmas Cheer

1930s

winter scene w/red houses; from Mr. & Mrs. Stuart Reardon

Col. 499

94x025.145

christmas

A Merry Christmas

A & W Guild

1930s

brown card with deer; from Helen Mullen

Col. 499

94x025.146

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Gibson

Cincinnati, OH

1930s

print of front of antique and toy store; from The Reynolds

Col. 499

94x025.147

christmas

Merry Christmas Greetings

1930s

three blue christmas trees; from Ellen L. Killoran

Col. 499

94x025.148

christmas

greetings

Norcross

New York

1930s

two figures dancing bright colors; from Catherine Louise Murphy

Col. 499

94x025.149

christmas

Bringing Greetings

1930s

horse and carriage red border; from Edith M. Getz

Col. 499

94x025.15

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

woman in black, red candles on red mantle; Rosemary Stott

Col. 499

94x025.150

christmas

Howdy!

1930s

black terrier looking around edge of card;

Col. 499

94x025.151

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

table setting, candles, poinsettias, holly; from Westcott, Slade & Balcolm

Col. 499

94x025.152

christmas

Norman Bast

1930s

photo of snow-covered field; from Aunt Sadie

Col. 499

94x025.153

christmas

greetings

1930s

design, fireplace and chair; from Mr.& Mrs. Carl Darelius

Col. 499

94x025.154

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

colored houses covered in snow, silver street; from Mary McGrath

Col. 499

94x025.155

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

horse and carriage, sunset; from Gladys and Charles

Col. 499

94x025.156

christmas

Christmas Peace

Gibson

Cincinnati, OH

1930s

card in shape of book, showing Bethlehem; from Edwina

Col. 499

94x025.157

christmas

Greetings

Paramount

1930s

front door of house w/ wreath; from Adelaide Wheeler

Col. 499

94x025.158

christmas

Hark! the Herald Angels Sing

1930s

music scroll with angel figures

Col. 499

94x025.159

christmas

Holiday Greetings

1930s

black terrier sitting in front of fireplace; from Grace Glasheen

Col. 499

94x025.16

season

Joyous Greetings

1930s

choir boys singing holding candles, blue background; Jane Maytum

Col. 499

94x025.160

christmas

Best Wishes

1930s

two candles and winter scene; from Mary Fontarelli

Col. 499

94x025.161

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Norcross

New York

1930s

3 candles, church window, poem by Phillips Brooks; from Elizabeth Collins

Col. 499

94x025.162

christmas

Greetings

1930s

poinsettias along road, girl picking them; from Ethel Marie Riley

Col. 499

94x025.163

christmas

Christmas Blessings be yours

1930s

3 wisemen on camels w/star; Ruth Mahon

Col. 499

94x025.164

christmas

Greetings

1930s

single candle with flower from Sara McKenna

Col. 499

94x025.165

christmas

A joyous christmas

1930s

3 wisemen at manger; from Arthur Tongas

Col. 499

94x025.166

christmas

Sh! He's coming

1930s

two children and cat; Mr. and Mrs. Bird

Col. 499

94x025.167

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

black and white dog, gold background;

Col. 499

94x025.168

christmas

Rust Craft

Boston, MA

1930s

roses in bowl; from Irene Hunt

Col. 499

94x025.169

christmas

cheerio

Norcross

New York

1930s

holly plant in pot, design; from Gertrude Hanley

Col. 499

94x025.17

season

The Season's Greetings

1930s

gold lettering, S & G in blue and red; Marie E. Powers

Col. 499

94x025.170

christmas

Greetings

1930s

silver candle, ribbon, red background; Margaret and Edward Hartman

Col. 499

94x025.171

christmas

greetings

1930s

4 colored bells; from the Gaddes Family

Col. 499

94x025.172

christmas

Season's Wishes

1930s

2 snowmen with presents; from the Spieers

Col. 499

94x025.173

christmas

To Wish you a Merry Christmas

1930s

red poinsettias; from Sinclair

Col. 499

94x025.174

christmas

Greetings

1930s

lamp w/candle, pine branches; from Gertrude Feeney

Col. 499

94x025.175

christmas

Greetings

1930s

terrier; from Dorothea L. Kay

Col. 499

94x025.176

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

colored houses covered in snow, silver street; from Mildred Carr

Col. 499

94x025.177

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

holly branch, silver berries; from Betsey Brown

Col. 499

94x025.178

christmas

Greetings

1930s

red card w/ candle; from Eva Korenbaum

Col. 499

94x025.179

christmas

Greetings

1930s

red card w/ tree branches and candles; Elizabeth Henry

Col. 499

94x025.18

season

Holiday Greetings

1930s

blue christmas trees on gray/blue back ground; Mr./s. Arthur Miller

Col. 499

94x025.180

christmas

Merry Christmas

H.M. Grose

1930s

print of city in winter; from Virgina Anderson

Col. 499

94x025.181

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

small houses w/ silver roofs, carolers; Mr. & Mrs. Elmer Lord

Col. 499

94x025.182

christmas

Greetings

1930s

white poinsettias, maroon background; from Vera and Ed Hanson

Col. 499

94x025.183

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Whitman

1930s

winter scene, red house;

Col. 499

94x025.184

christmas

Man to Man Merry Christmas

Meryle

1930s

figure with outstretched arms; poem starts on front continues inside

Col. 499

94x025.185

christmas

cheerio

1930s

3 dogs hanging from ribbons; from Mr. & Mrs. Koglund

Col. 499

94x025.186

christmas

A cheery christmas

1930s

3 children singing; from Rita and Bill Jenkins

Col. 499

94x025.187

christmas

Christmas greetings

1930s

lighted window, winter; from Mrs. McCord

Col. 499

94x025.188

christmas

greetings

1930s

holly and lamp; Susan O'Neil

Col. 499

94x025.189

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

man and woman holding packages, transparent paper, square pattern

Col. 499

94x025.19

season

Season's Greetings

1930s

front door of house, blue trees, red background; Raymond & Marie Laperche

Col. 499

94x025.190

christmas

greetings

1930s

dog sitting on holly branch; from Virginia

Col. 499

94x025.191

christmas

1930s

angel and 2 children picking flowers; from Mary Andreano

Col. 499

94x025.192

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

two snowmen, red background; Betty Mackenzie

Col. 499

94x025.193

christmas

Christmas cheer

Whitman

1930s

two red bells

Col. 499

94x025.194

christmas

greetings

Norcross

New York

1930s

two figures bright colors; from Cecelia Virginia Cox

Col. 499

94x025.195

christmas

Christmas greetings

1930s

narrow street figures; from Hester and Clarence

Col. 499

94x025.196

christmas

Season's greetings

1930s

red poinsettias and holly

Col. 499

94x025.197

christmas

greetings

1930s

winter scene log cabin; from Norwood Motor Co.

Col. 499

94x025.198

christmas

Christmas Joy

1930s

Santa Claus head; from Grace

Col. 499

94x025.199

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

blue star with bethlehem inside; from Mr. and Mrs. Robert Newton

Col. 499

94x025.2

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

illus. like book cover, in red with snow and houses; The Daleys

Col. 499

94x025.20

season

Season's Greetings

1930s

red houses, black and gray trees, snow; Marion Doherty

Col. 499

94x025.200

christmas

Holiday Greetings

1930s

winter scene with skiers

Col. 499

94x025.201

christmas

Merry christmas

1930s

3 candles, gray background

Col. 499

94x025.202

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Paramount

1930s

winter scene w/ red house and stream; from Marguerite Gladhill

Col. 499

94x025.203

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

winter scene w/ red houses, gold frame; from Mary M. Rowen

Col. 499

94x025.204

christmas

1930s

Madonna and Child, round image; from Anna Marie Cox

Col. 499

94x025.205

christmas

Best wishes

Hale, Cushman & Flint

Boston, MA

1930s

winter scene w/ deer

Col. 499

94x025.206

christmas

Merry Christmas to You

1930s

vase w/ roses and poinsettias; from Dora Capone

Col. 499

94x025.207

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

open front door view of stairs inside; from Ellen Shields

Col. 499

94x025.208

christmas

A Merry Christmas

1930s

winter scene w/ horses & red carriage; from Catherine Farrelly

Col. 499

94x025.209

christmas

Greetings

1930s

black terrier holding green candle; from Beatrice Lyons

Col. 499

94x025.21

season

Greetings

1930s

printed design of handmade paper, two candles illus. on front

Col. 499

94x025.210

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

handpainted, tall lady w/ dog on leash; from Reita McKenna

Col. 499

94x025.211

christmas

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Rust Craft

Boston, MA

1930s

card shaped like book, winter scene w/ carriage; Margaret A. Donohue

Col. 499

94x025.212

christmas

Greetings

Paramount

1930s

winter scene w/ house, stream, and sled; from Fannie Orabone

Col. 499

94x025.213

christmas

Greetings

1930s

red card, two black dogs looking out of window; The McNallys

Col. 499

94x025.214

christmas

Greetings

1930s

white poinsettias

Col. 499

94x025.215

christmas

Greetings

1930s

plain card, missing front illustration; from Vida Jerrett

Col. 499

94x025.216

christmas

Hi-Ho Let's See Now

1930s

pop-up card of Santa; from Herbert and Marie Boden

Col. 499

94x025.217

christmas

Greetings

1930s

bells on blue background; To Mr. Wisbey from Yolanda Dadona

Col. 499

94x025.218

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

fireplace scene w/tree and stockings; from The Farnsworths

Col. 499

94x025.219

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

two dogs w/ holly wreath; from Mr. & Mrs. Burton

Col. 499

94x025.22 a-b

christmas

blank

1930s

woman in red coat with packages making a face, with dog on leash, gold background

Col. 499

94x025.220

christmas

Christmas Joy

The Salvatorian Fathers

St. Nazianz, WI

1930s

church window with candles and poinsettias; from Rose McFadden

Col. 499

94x025.221

christmas

At Christmas

Quality

1930s

blue and red holly; from Marcella Schneider

Col. 499

94x025.222

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1938

winter scene w/ red candle; from M. Munster

Col. 499

94x025.223

christmas

Greetings

1930s

print of winter scene; from Helen Keenan

Col. 499

94x025.224

christmas

Noel

1930s

'Noel' in gold frame with candle; from Mary Connors

Col. 499

94x025.225

christmas

Season's Greetings

Quality

1930s

blue card w/ candle; from Isabella Reilly

Col. 499

94x025.226

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

three red candles; from Leona McGinn

Col. 499

94x025.227

christmas

Christmas Blessings

1930s

manger scene; from Margaret McMillan

Col. 499

94x025.228

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

silver lettering C & G in blue;

Col. 499

94x025.229

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

tree branch w/ candles; from James & Marion

Col. 499

94x025.23

season

The Season's Greetings

1930s

lamp hanging from tree branch; Beth Webb

Col. 499

94x025.230

christmas

A Merry Merry Christmas

1930s

blue bells w/ribbon; from Mr.& Mrs. Gibson Midgley

Col. 499

94x025.231

christmas

The George- An Old English Inn

Whitman

1930s

old print of town scene

Col. 499

94x025.232

christmas

Greetings

Chicago, IL

1930s

holly branch; from Catherine Friel

Col. 499

94x025.233

christmas

Christmas Greetings to the Boss

Hall Brothers Inc. A Hallmark Card

1938

red card with holly bow tied with string; from Theresa

Col. 499

94x025.234

christmas

Greetings

1930s

christmas tree and candles; from M.M. Rochs

Col. 499

94x025.235

christmas

The Fireside at Christmastime

1930s

fireside scene with presents and dog; from Florence Bennett

Col. 499

94x025.236

christmas label

Christmas Joy

1930s

label to attach to present showing camels and wisemen

Col. 499

94x025.237

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

silver lettering, C & G in blue; from Mr. & Mrs. Mitchell

Col. 499

94x025.238

christmas

Remembering You at Christmas Time

1930s

town scene framed by church window; from The Howards

Col. 499

94x025.239

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

purple card with white poinsettias; from Florence Fordham

Col. 499

94x025.24

christmas

A Book of Christmas Greetings

1930s

card illus. to show book cover and pages; Mr.& Mrs. James H. Foley

Col. 499

94x025.240

christmas

A Jolly Christmas

Rust Craft

Boston, MA

1930s

two candles and holly; from the Radcliffes

Col. 499

94x025.241

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

winter scene at night; from Helen Tanner

Col. 499

94x025.242

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

winter scene; from Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gunley

Col. 499

94x025.243

christmas

With Best Wishes for Christmas and the New Year

1930s

message on scroll w. red and green gothic letters blank inside; from Susie McCaid

Col. 499

94x025.244

christmas

At Christmas

1930s

looking through window at table w/ presents and candles; from Lena Arnold

Col. 499

94x025.245

christmas

Christmas Greetings from California

1930s

colorized photo applied, like postcard

Col. 499

94x025.246

christmas

Warm Christmas Wishes

1930s

design, fireside scene, black dog on red chair; from Mary Reilly

Col. 499

94x025.247

christmas

Noel

1930s

'Noel' in gold frame with candle; from The Halls

Col. 499

94x025.248 a-b

christmas

To 'Herb' Merry Christmas 'Tie' Post

1938

card w/ envelope; like postcard, small christmas stamp; To Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.249

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

red card, two candles w/ tree branch; from Isabel Lynn Gormly

Col. 499

94x025.25

christmas

Greetings

1930s

brown card, red and gold candle; Hope and Earl Webster

Col. 499

94x025.250

christmas

Peace on Earth

1930s

camels and riders entering gates of city; from Edna Julia McLaughlin

Col. 499

94x025.251

christmas

Brownie

1930s

log cabin in snow, bright colors; from Margaret Jorgensen

Col. 499

94x025.252

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

needlepoint impression of basket and flowers; from Florence Hartwell

Col. 499

94x025.253

christmas

Hello! Merry Christmas

1930s

puppies opening book; from Lillian Kelly

Col. 499

94x025.254

christmas

Greetings

1930s

blue card w/single candle; from Louise LeBoeuf

Col. 499

94x025.255

christmas

Christmas Wishes

1930s

blue card w/christmas tree; from Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Dowding

Col. 499

94x025.256

christmas

Best Wishes for Your Christmas

Gibson

Cincinnati, OH

1930s

shepard with sheep; from Ethel Dodge

Col. 499

94x025.257

christmas

Greetings

1930s

two candles, blue and green; from Angela McMahon

Col. 499

94x025.258

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

winter scene w/ carriage; from The Williams Family

Col. 499

94x025.259

christmas

Greetings

Gibson

Cincinnati, OH

1930s

three red candles; from Lucy Fleming

Col. 499

94x025.26

season

Best Wishes

1930s

red poinsettias; Parker, Harriet and Junior

Col. 499

94x025.260

christmas

Greetings for Christmas

Paramount

1930s

camels with riders in gold; from Gertrude Connor

Col. 499

94x025.261

christmas

Greetings of the Season

1930s

winter scene people going to church; from Emily Connolly

Col. 499

94x025.262

christmas

1930s

silver and blue bells in church window, winter scene; from Mary McGann

Col. 499

94x025.263

christmas

Noel Noel

1930s

two singers holding candles; from Helen McGough

Col. 499

94x025.264

christmas

Season's Greetings

A Hallmark Card

1935

two red candles, ribbon woven at edge; from Mary Angela Dwyer

Col. 499

94x025.265

christmas

Christmas Wishes

1930s

winter scene, tree-lined avenue leading to house; from Eleanor delGiudice

Col. 499

94x025.266

christmas

greetings

1930s

brown and red holly branch; from Gladys McDonough

Col. 499

94x025.267

christmas

greetings

1930s

woman in fancy dress holding wreath and dog pulling ribbon; from Loretta Farrell

Col. 499

94x025.268

christmas

hello!

1930s

a snowman waving; from Fred and Ethel Band

Col. 499

94x025.269

christmas

Brownie

1930s

kitchen scene; many children, people cooking; from The Turners

Col. 499

94x025.27

season

The Season's Greetings

1930s

Notre Dame of Paris, facade; The Hoags

Col. 499

94x025.270

christmas

greetings

1930s

two black terriers w/ribbons; from Dorothy O'Brien

Col. 499

94x025.271

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

two snowmen, red background; from Stella Clark

Col. 499

94x025.272

christmas

Merry Christmas

J.R.B.

1930s

german shepard head print; from George Plummer

Col. 499

94x025.273

christmas

greetings

1930s

christmas greens; from Olive Gavitt

Col. 499

94x025.274

christmas

Christmas Joy to you

1930s

shepard w/ sheep; from Rita Shannahan

Col. 499

94x025.275

christmas

greetings

1930s

wisemen following star; from Mary D'Amico

Col. 499

94x025.276

christmas

greetings

1930s

red poinsettia; from Dorothy Soave

Col. 499

94x025.277

christmas

At Christmas

1930s

three stars over buildings; Mr. & Mrs. Charles Towne

Col. 499

94x025.278

christmas

greetings

1930s

winter scene w/ moon

Col. 499

94x025.279

christmas

Merry Christmas

Rust Craft

Boston, MA

1930s

front- candle w/ tree branch, inside- reproduction of Audubon engraving

Col. 499

94x025.28

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

3 wisemen on camels crossing in front of church representation

Col. 499

94x025.280

christmas

Merry Christmas from our House to your House

1930s

winter scene small red house in corner; from The Wilders

Col. 499

94x025.281

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

long candle with gold holly branch; from Ethel Potter

Col. 499

94x025.282

christmas (brochure)

The New Hampshire Troubadour Christmas 1938

Rumford Press

Concord, NH

1938

booklet of skiing and activities in New Hampshire, incl. photos

Col. 499

94x025.283

flower delivery

New England Florist Supply Co.

1930s

envelope for message to attache to flower delivery; to H. A. Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.284

christmas

greetings

1930s

long card with tall trees red house; from Katherine Galeuzzi

Col. 499

94x025.285

christmas

greetings

1930s

black terrier; from Elizabeth Gerrity

Col. 499

94x025.286

christmas

merry christmas

1930s

woman writing at desk w/ red feather pen (real feather); from Rowena Tierney

Col. 499

94x025.287 a-c

christmas

greetings

1930s

brick fireplace; from Sue Trainor

Col. 499

94x025.288

christmas

greetings

1930s

people walking to church; from Edna Payne Gilmore

Col. 499

94x025.289

christmas

greetings

1930s

winter scene; from Loretta O'Rourke

Col. 499

94x025.29

christmas

Merry Christmas to you

1930s

fireplace and tree, transparency looks like window above fireplace

Col. 499

94x025.290

christmas

greetings

1930s

single candle blue background; from Alice McElroy

Col. 499

94x025.291

christmas

And they came with haste; and found Mary and Joseph and the Infant ...

The Salvatorian Fathers

Carlo Maratto

St. Nazianz, WI

1930s

three small vignettes, passage from bible; from Helen Tracey

Col. 499

94x025.292

christmas

"Snow Valley"

J.G. Roone

1930s

winter scene; from Dr. & Mrs. Ralph Stolworthy

Col. 499

94x025.293 a-b

christmas w/envelope & lining

christmas greetings

1929

card opens into panoramic picture of winter scene, incl. letter; from The Strong Family

Col. 499

94x025.294

christmas

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

1930s

postcard design, horse drawn carriage; from Helen Gauvin

Col. 499

94x025.295 a-b

christmas w/envelope

1930

musicians playing for well-dressed lady, renaissance clothing

Col. 499

94x025.296 94x025.314

envelope w/lining

1930

to Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.297

christmas

greetings

1930s

homemade card, winter scene; from Ora Hollen

Col. 499

94x025.298

christmas

greetings to you

1930s

house at top of card, red poinsettia; from the Smiths

Col. 499

94x025.299

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

copy of etching 1800s street scene; from Mr.& Mrs. McCord

Col. 499

94x025.3

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

horse & carriage running through a town, green border; John & Anna Brown

Col. 499

94x025.30

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

illus. of envelope with card, blue background with holly; Mr. George Portus Baker

Col. 499

94x025.300

envelope w/lining

1930

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.301 a-b

christmas w/envelope/lining

Christmas Greetings

1930

medieval dressed party goers; from Florence & Irving Spratt

Col. 499

94x025.302 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Heartily wishing you a very Merry Christmas and bright New Year

1930

winter scene w/ carriage

Col. 499

94x025.303 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

1930

winter scene w/ house; Mr. & Mrs. Walter Roney

Col. 499

94x025.304 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Best Wishes for Merry Christmas and a year of happy days

1930

several carolers; from Margaret Kane

Col. 499

94x025.305

calling card

Mollie Florence Walsh

Col. 499

94x025.306 a-b

christmas w/envelope/lining

Season's Greetings

1930

winter scene w/house; from Parker & Harriet

Col. 499

94x025.307

envelope

1930

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.308 a-b; 94x025.317

christmas w/ envelope/lining

Christmas and New Year's Greetings

1930

print, minstrels playing; from Ruth Thomas

Col. 499

94x025.309- 310

envelope

1930

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.31

christmas

Christmas Greetings

1930s

red and white card, red and silver lettering, green branch; Mr. Steere

Col. 499

94x025.311

christmas

Remembrance at Christmastide

1930

people buying presents, 1800s clothing; from Ruth & Ralph

Col. 499

94x025.312 a-b

christmas

Christmas greetings

1930

house and gardens snow- covered, man and woman walking; from Olga Dahlgre

Col. 499

94x025.313

christmas

When Christmas comes

1930s

carriage scene, 1800s clothing; from Mollie Walsh

Col. 499

94x025.315 a-b

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930

red poinsettias; from John Pobuk

Col. 499

94x025.316 94x025.318

envelope

1930

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.319 a-b

christmas w/ envelope/ lining

With kind thoughts and very best wishes for Christmas and New Year

1930

church; from Mary Lynch

Col. 499

94x025.32

christmas

A Tale of Two Houses

1930s

card shaped like open book, winter scene; Ruth, Earl, Robert Charles and Jane

Col. 499

94x025.320 a-b

christmas w/ envelope/ lining

A well wisher's greeting for Merry Christmas

1930

two people near bed, a get well card; from Mr.& Mrs. Bartlett

Col. 499

94x025.321

envelope w/lining

1930

To Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.322

envelope

1930

To Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.323 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Season's Greetings

1930

1800s fashion; guests arriving at house; from Henrietta Kennedy

Col. 499

94x025.324 a-b

christmas w/envelope

With Hearty Greetings for a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

1930

parchment-like paper, red poinsettias and candles; from Marie Howard

Col. 499

94x025.325

christmas

The Season's Best Wishes

1930

two candles w/ decorative ribbon around message

Col. 499

94x025.326- 327

envelope

1930

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.328

envelope w/lining

1930

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.329

envelope

1930

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.33

christmas

Thoughts of you at Christmas

1930s

shepard with sheep in desert looking at sky; Depasquale Family

Col. 499

94x025.330

christmas

1930

steel etching of winter scene w/houses, on parchment paper

Col. 499

94x025.331 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Greetings of the Season

1930

winter scene, old houses, red sky; from Mr. & Mrs. Burton

Col. 499

94x025.332- 333

envelope

1929

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.334

christmas

Greetings

1930s

round stamp with 'greetings' message below; from Nellie C. Read

Col. 499

94x025.335

christmas

Greetings

1930s

1800s dress; group of people in corner

Col. 499

94x025.336

christmas

A Merry Christmas

1930s

shop window woman and child looking; from Mrs. Potter

Col. 499

94x025.337

christmas

Never a Christmas morning Never the Old Year ends But somebody thinks of somebody Old days Old times Old friends

1930s

house interior, fireplace; from Walter & Eva

Col. 499

94x025.338

christmas

Christmas greetings and best wishes for the New year

1930s

large ornate printing; from Mary O'Hara

Col. 499

94x025.339

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

small card; child holding wreath; from Buddy

Col. 499

94x025.34

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

two snowmen, red background; Nellie C. Read

Col. 499

94x025.340

christmas

Just a Greeting with a sincere wish fo your Happiness at Christmas...

1930s

holly shaped design

Col. 499

94x025.341

christmas

Hearty Christmas cheer

1930s

1800s fashion; winter scene; from the Barretts

Col. 499

94x025.342

christmas

In the spirit of friendship Merry Christmas

1930s

a house w/ family; from Pug

Col. 499

94x025.343

christmas

This bright christmas candle...

1930s

large candle with christmas tree

Col. 499

94x025.344

christmas

Wishing you a very merry christmas and a happy new year

1930s

carriage scene; from Catherine Levere

Col. 499

94x025.345

christmas

Greetings

1930s

candle with holly and berries; from Mr. Crowell

Col. 499

94x025.346 a-b

christmas w/envelope/lining

A Merry Christmas to you

The P.F. Volland Co.

Joliet, IL

1930

town scene w/ carolers; from Mr. & Mrs. Adams

Col. 499

94x025.347

christmas

May peace and love walk by your side...

1930s

three wisemen following star; from Elizabeth Moakler

Col. 499

94x025.348

christmas

merry christmas

1930s

children in street, bright modern; from Mrs. Wilde

Col. 499

94x025.349

christmas

Christmas Greetings

McNicol

Rowell

Boston. MA

1930s

person singing w/ open book; from Susan McCaid

Col. 499

94x025.35

christmas

Greetings

1930s

group of colored houses, blue background; Charlotte

Col. 499

94x025.350

christmas

Season's Greetings

1930s

gold and black design

Col. 499

94x025.351

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

candles, star design; from the Farnsworths

Col. 499

94x025.352

christmas

Christmas

1930s

parchment-like paper, tall candle; from Mary Virginia O'Hara

Col. 499

94x025.353

christmas

Christmas Joy

1930s

parchment-like paper, old style clothes, 3 people

Col. 499

94x025.354

christmas

Christmas Greetings and best wishes for a new year

1930s

large ornate printing; from Mr. & Mrs. William Steere

Col. 499

94x025.355- 357

envelope

1929-30

to Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.358

christmas

Christmas greetings

1930s

1800s fashion, people in street; from Ann Howard

Col. 499

94x025.359

envelope w/lining

1930

to Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.36

christmas

1930s

winter scene w/red and green houses; The J. McCall Hugheses

Col. 499

94x025.360

christmas

Wishing you a good old-fashioned Merry Christmas...

1930s

street scene, 1800s fashion

Col. 499

94x025.361

christmas

May Christmas bring to those you love ...

1930s

front of church; from Mr. & Mrs. Barrett

Col. 499

94x025.362

christmas

With Hearty Christmas Greetings...

1930s

winter scene at night, people walking in snow; from Loretta Farrell

Col. 499

94x025.363

christmas

A christmas gift for you

1930s

child walking in snow w/ presents; from Emma Patt

Col. 499

94x025.364- 365

christmas w/envelope

Merry Christmas

Norcross

1930s

family scene, embroidery style; from

Col. 499

94x025.366 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Christmas Greetings

1930

shop window, shoppers; from The Wilde Family

Col. 499

94x025.367 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Sincere good wishes ...

1930

design stamp with message; from H. McVey

Col. 499

94x025.368

christmas

The Season's Greetings

1930

Old style scene, woman hanging wreath

Col. 499

94x025.369

christmas

Skating Pond, Central Park, N.Y. 1861

Brownie's Block Prints

1930s

1800s fashion; from Dr. & Mrs. Reuben Bates

Col. 499

94x025.37

season

Season's Greetings

1930s

red card, holly design; Virginia Elsie Tanner

Col. 499

94x025.370 a-b

christmas w/envelope

May you have a very Merry Christmas

1930

print of sea and cliffs; from Emma

Col. 499

94x025.371 a-b

christmas w/envelope

christmas and new year's greetings

1931

1800s fashion, carolers

Col. 499

94x025.372

christmas

greetings

1930s

candles and holly around circle with 'K'; from Harry Kenyon

Col. 499

94x025.373

christmas

merry christmas

Rust Craft

Boston, MA

1930s

people in street, large old church, old style clothing; from Laura Crumley

Col. 499

94x025.375 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Just a greeting ...

1930

people in costume pulling log w/flowers

Col. 499

94x025.376

christmas

Warm Greetings...

1930

1800s fashion, town crier; from Mr.& Mrs. Eddy

Col. 499

94x025.377

christmas

Good Wishes

Brownies Block Prints

1930

elf-like person; old print

Col. 499

94x025.378 a-b

christmas w/envelope

With friendly smiles...

1930

1800s ship w/ bright colored sails

Col. 499

94x025.379 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Christmas Greetings and Best Wishes

1929

old fashion,family walking w/ presents; from Ma McCaid

Col. 499

94x025.38

season

Wishing you Cheer

1930s

small red house in snow, fence around; Alice and Harold Smith

Col. 499

94x025.380 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Merry Christmas

1930

etching, old fashion, man and woman in street; from The Hansons

Col. 499

94x025.381 a-b

christmas w/envelope

may Christmas be ...

1930

wiseman on camel, in gold;

Col. 499

94x025.382 a-b

christmas

Merry christmas

1930

carolers; from Jane Smith

Col. 499

94x025.383 a-b

christmas w/envelope

christmas greetings

1930

shop window w/ shoppers

Col. 499

94x025.384 a-b

christmas w/envelope

christmas greetings

1930

plain card; from Mr. & Mrs. Leon Kenney

Col. 499

94x025.385- 386

envelope

1930

to Mr. Herbert Wisbey

Col. 499

94x025.387

christmas

Ye old Shop

1930

store front; from Dr. & Mrs. Stolworthy

Col. 499

94x025.388 a-b

christmas w/envelope

With every good wish for Christmas and happiness ...

1930

street musicians, 1700s fashion

Col. 499

94x025.389 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

1930

ribbon design w/ metal pin ;from Mr. Mrs. Jenkins

Col. 499

94x025.39

season

Season's Greetings

Quality

1930s

front door of house, dog on step; Sophia

Col. 499

94x025.390

christmas w/envelope

Hearty Christmas greetings and friendly good wishes for ...

1930

carriage and street scene bright colors

Col. 499

94x025.391

envelope

1930

Col. 499

94x025.392 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy new Year

1930

silver and gold design w/ holly; from Ann Flynn

Col. 499

94x025.393

christmas

1930

steel etching of people in line for church; from Edith Robinson

Col. 499

94x025.394

envelope

1930

Col. 499

94x025.395 a-b

christmas w/envelope

With all kind thoughts and best wishes for Christmas and New Year

1930

desert images, camels; from Anna McGovern

Col. 499

94x025.396 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

1930

horse and carriage winter scene

Col. 499

94x025.397 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Christmas greetings

Norcross

1930

stainglass church window

Col. 499

94x025.398 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Wishing you a christmas of cheer and a new year filled with happiness

S.S.

1930

etching of winter scene; from Mr.& Mrs. Gumley

Col. 499

94x025.399 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Christmas and New Year's Greetings

1930

street scene with people; from Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Sicard

Col. 499

94x025.4

christmas

Greetings for Christmas

Paramount

1930s

front door of church, pink, green, yellow; Jeanne & Terri Caulfield

Col. 499

94x025.40

season

Greetings

1930s

modern writing, red and silver; Arthur and Mary Bennett

Col. 499

94x025.400 a-b

christmas w/envelope

Kind thoughts at christmas tide ...

1930

man and woman with presents walking in city street

Col. 499

94x025.401 a-b

christmas w/envelope

It's Christmas Let's be Merrie

1930

trumpeter, medieval gate;

Col. 499

94x025.402

easter

Greetings at Easter

Quality

1930s

purple, pink flowers, lilies

Col. 499

94x025.41

season

Season's Greetings

1930s

tall blue candle; The Burtons

Col. 499

94x025.42

season

Season's Greetings

Quality

1930s

winter scene w/ red church

Col. 499

94x025.43

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

red poinsettias; Helen S. Mowry

Col. 499

94x025.44

christmas

1930s

3 camels under trees; Mr.Mrs. Frederick Roberts

Col. 499

94x025.45

christmas

Greetings at Christmas

1930s

winter scene w/red houses only half of card folds down

Col. 499

94x025.46

season

Season's Greetings

Whitman

1930s

holly and candle; To Mr. Wisbey from "Lucy"

Col. 499

94x025.47

christmas

Sliding in to wish you a Merry Christmas

1930s

two kittens on sled; Judith and Theodore Brown

Col. 499

94x025.48

christmas

To Greet You

1930s

winter scene w/red church; Emma Leon and Herbert

Col. 499

94x025.49

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

red poinsettias; to Marietta and fmly. lovingly, Helen

Col. 499

94x025.5

christmas

Greetings

Paramount

1930s

open front door with wreath, bench to the side; from The Ide Family

Col. 499

94x025.50

christmas

Merry Christmas---Happy New Year

1930s

children with presents; Dot and Vic Skoglund

Col. 499

94x025.51

envelope

My Christmas Offering

The Hermitage Art Co.

Chicago, IL

1930s

offering envelope, with illus. of 3 wisemen

Col. 499

94x025.52

christmas

Across the Miles at Christmas

1930s

red poinsettias tied with silver bow; Amelia and "The Folks"

Col. 499

94x025.53

christmas

Greetings

1930s

blue and silver candles; Dorothea Black

Col. 499

94x025.54

christmas

1930s

winter scene w/ blue houses; Marion Claire Williams

Col. 499

94x025.55

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

shape of doghouse, dog and cat inside; from a pal Nancy

Col. 499

94x025.56

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Norcross

New York

1930s

cart with poinsettias, blue w. red/white border; Charlotte and Lee Lorimer

Col. 499

94x025.57a-b

christmas (w/envelope)

Brownie

1938

horse and sled driving through woods; Marjorie H. Hill

Col. 499

94x025.58a-b

christmas (w/envelope)

Christmas Greetings

1938

satin-finish illus. of shepards and star; Dr.& Mrs. Prescott T. Hill

Col. 499

94x025.59

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

horses and carriage, enlarged image of people in carriage; The Georges

Col. 499

94x025.6

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

girl hanging wreath at window; from Monica Hoye

Col. 499

94x025.60

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

red stripe frame, figures dancing around words; Hannah T. O'Hara

Col. 499

94x025.61a-b

christmas (w/envelope)

Christmas Greeting

1938

3 candles on tree branch; Reuben and Madeleine Bates

Col. 499

94x025.62

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

iceskater, hole in ice; Florence and Irving Spratt

Col. 499

94x025.63

christmas

Joyous Greetings

1930s

blue with image of Bethlehem and star; John and Emily Bill

Col. 499

94x025.64

christmas

season's cheer

1930s

lamp with holly; Mary Ruginski

Col. 499

94x025.65

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

front door with wreath, red border; The Deasys

Col. 499

94x025.66

season

Holiday Greetings

W.W.

1930s

gold candles; Percy & Minerva

Col. 499

94x025.67

season

Greetings

1930s

red candle with holder; from Nick Orlando

Col. 499

94x025.68

season

Season's Greetings

Stanley

Dayton, OH

1930s

lamp with holly; Marge and June

Col. 499

94x025.69

christmas

Greetings

1930s

blue/white border, winter scene; Helen and Bill Denny

Col. 499

94x025.7

season

Season's Greetings

Quality

1930s

two candles on tree branches, blue background; Ida Marzo

Col. 499

94x025.70

christmas

Merry Christmas

1930s

blue poinsettia; The Libbys

Col. 499

94x025.71

christmas

Greetings at Christmas

1930s

open front door with black terrier on step; Mr.& Mrs. Razee

Col. 499

94x025.72

christmas

Christmas wishes

1930s

christmas carolers at front door; Ethel E. Fagan

Col. 499

94x025.73-79

envelope

Mr. Mrs. Herbert A. Wisbey

1937

Col. 499

94x025.8

christmas

Christmas Greetings

Paramount

1930s

winter scene w/ horse & carriage, red house; from Bob Millar

Col. 499

94x025.80

birthday

Birthday Greetings

1930s

bunch of flowers, bow woven into card; loving greetings Charlotte L.

Col. 499

94x025.81- 103

envelope

Mr. & Mrs. Herbert Wisbey

1937

Col. 499

94x025.9

blank

M.M. Haghe

1930s

horse and cart, woman walking, on village road, near pond with ducks