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Home for the Christmas holidays - drawn by A. Hunt, 1860. Creator: Murden
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Home for the Christmas holidays - drawn by A. Hunt, 1860. Creator: Murden
Home for the Christmas holidays - drawn by A. Hunt, 1860. From "Illustrated London News", 1860
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Home for the Christmas Holidays,
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a captivating engraving by A. Hunt, published in the "Illustrated London News" in 1860, offers a glimpse into the heartwarming traditions of Victorian Britain during the holiday season. The image portrays a bustling scene of passengers arriving home for the festivities, each carrying parcels and luggage. The stagecoach, a common mode of transportation during the era, is depicted pulling up to a quaint country house, adorned with evergreen plants and mistletoe. The passengers, both male and female, are dressed in the fashionable clothing of the time, with men donning top hats and women wearing elegant dresses. The children, bundled up against the cold, eagerly await their arrival, while the family gathers around the roadside to welcome them home. The stagecoach driver and his assistant help the passengers disembark, and the scene is filled with the excitement and anticipation of the holiday season. The print, created by Murden for the "Illustrated London News," captures the essence of the Victorian Christmas tradition, with its focus on family, entertainment, and the joy of travel. The evergreen plants and mistletoe serve as reminders of the enduring power of nature to bring people together during the holiday season. This beautiful and timeless image invites us to reflect on the importance of tradition and the warmth and joy that comes from being with loved ones during the holidays.
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