Item 16 - Christmas card of the first known Christmas card published in this country

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RSA/PR/GE/109/19/16

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Christmas card of the first known Christmas card published in this country

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  • 1955 (Creation)

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35 mm slide

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Royal Society of Arts

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The first known Christmas card appeared in 1843. The artist was J C Horsley, RA, who carried out the work at the suggestion of Henry Cole, a staunch supporter of the Society and Chairman of Council in 1850 and 1852. 25,000 copies sold.

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      Creator Websterr 01/06/2004

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