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Granvale Church - collecting evergreen for Christmas 1869
Front cover of Christmas Supplement to The Illustrated London News, showing Victorian men, women and children receiving evergreen from a trader outside to decorate the church for Christmas. Date: 1869
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1869 Churches Covers Decorate Decorating Evergreen Nov17 Sprigs Supplement Trader Victorians
Greetings Card (A5)
Bring the charm of Victorian England to your holiday season with our exquisite Greetings Cards from Media Storehouse. Featuring the iconic image of Granvale Church from The Illustrated London News' Christmas Supplement of 1869, these cards showcase the timeless tradition of collecting evergreen for Christmas decorations. Witness the joy on the faces of Victorian men, women, and children as they receive their bundles of greenery from the trader. Transport your loved ones back in time with this beautiful, rights-managed image from Mary Evans Prints Online. Perfect for spreading festive cheer and creating cherished memories.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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A Scene from Granvale Church: Collecting Evergreen for Christmas, 1869 (Front Cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Supplement) As the holiday season approached in late 19th century England, the excitement and anticipation of Christmas were palpable. This image, taken from the front cover of The Illustrated London News Christmas Supplement in 1869, beautifully encapsulates the spirit of the season during this era. The photograph shows a bustling scene outside Granvale Church, where Victorian men, women, and children eagerly collect evergreen sprigs from a trader. Evergreen was a popular decoration during Christmas time, symbolizing the continuity of life amidst the winter's barrenness. The trader, dressed in a warm coat and hat, stands at the ready with a large basket of evergreen, ready to distribute the precious foliage to the eager crowd. The women, dressed in their finest Victorian attire, hold baskets and bags to collect the evergreen, while children, bundled up against the cold, cling to their parents or skip about, seemingly filled with joy and wonder. The men, in their heavy coats and hats, stand nearby, engaged in conversation or simply observing the scene. Inside the church, the warm, inviting glow of the gaslights illuminates the interior, beckoning the congregation to gather for the upcoming holiday services. The scene outside, with the evergreen collection, serves as a reminder of the importance of community and tradition during the Christmas season. This photograph, a captivating snapshot of a bygone era, transports us back in time to the 1860s and invites us to experience the magic and wonder of a Victorian Christmas.
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