Christmas card with pink blotting paper, pen and postcard

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Christmas card with pink blotting paper, pen and postcard

Christmas card with pink blotting paper, pen and postcard. Date: circa 1890s

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Blotter Handwriting Handwritten Stationery Blotting Year

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1. Title: A Victorian Christmas: Pink Blotting Paper, Pen, and Postcard Date: Circa 1890s Description: Step back in time to the late Victorian era with this charming Christmas card image, featuring a delicate pink blotting paper, pen, and postcard scene. The elegant design transports us to a bygone era, where handwritten correspondence held a special place in people's lives. The card itself is adorned with intricate floral patterns, reminiscent of the Art Nouveau movement that was popular during this time. The pink blotting paper, a necessary accessory for ensuring a clean and crisp handwriting experience, is rolled up and tied with a ribbon, adding a touch of femininity to the scene. The pen, with its metal nib, is poised and ready for use, its white ink waiting to be applied to the postcard. The postcard, a relatively new invention at the time, is blank, inviting the sender to fill it with their thoughts and well-wishes for the holiday season and the New Year. The overall composition of this image captures the essence of the Victorian era, where the act of writing and sending letters was a cherished tradition. The use of pink, a color often associated with love and romance, adds an extra layer of sentimentality to this Christmas card, making it a truly special find for collectors of vintage stationery and ephemera. This image is a beautiful reminder of the importance of handwritten communication and the joy it brought to people during the late Victorian era. It is a precious piece of history, capturing a moment in time that is both nostalgic and timeless.

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