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Three men with wooden horse on a Christmas card
Three men with a large wooden horse on wheels on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
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Step back in time with this charming Victorian-era Christmas card image from the late 1890s. The scene features three jovial men in winter attire, each dressed in a top hat, red jacket, or tailcoat, gathered around a large, wooden horse with wheels in a rustic farmyard. The horse, with a broken leg and a bucket of water nearby, seems to be a beloved toy or pet, as one man gently strokes its snorting muzzle. In the background, steam rises from a penny-farthing bicycle and a shed or stable, hinting at the rural countryside lifestyle of the era. The men's expressions of amusement and camaraderie convey the joy and warmth of the holiday season. This historical photograph, with its rich details and nostalgic charm, is a delightful reminder of simpler times and the enduring connection between people and their animals.
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