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Edwardian Christmas card showing children in cot looking at Christmas stocking filled with toys. Artist: Ethel Parkinson Date: circa 1904
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Ethel Filled Parkinson Presents Stocking Toys
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This enchanting Edwardian Christmas card, created by artist Ethel Parkinson around the year 1904, captures the magical excitement of the holiday season as experienced by young children. The image shows two cherubic infants lying in a cozy cot, gazing in wonderment at a stocking hanging nearby, brimming with an assortment of delightful toys. The children's rosy cheeks and wide-eyed expressions convey the pure joy and anticipation that comes with the approach of Christmas. The card's intricate design elements, such as the delicate floral motifs and the ornate border, reflect the elegance and refinement of the early 1900s. The muted color palette, with its soft hues of pink, green, and gold, adds to the warm and inviting atmosphere of the scene. The presence of the Christmas stocking, a time-honored tradition in many families during this season, underscores the importance of the holiday and the joy it brings to children. The toys nestled within the stocking, including a wooden doll, a stuffed bear, and a set of colorful blocks, represent the simple pleasures and joys that were cherished during this era. This beautiful Edwardian Christmas card by Ethel Parkinson serves as a charming reminder of the enduring magic and wonder of the holiday season, as well as the delight and joy that Christmas brings to children of all ages.
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