Rural scene with cottage on a Christmas card
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Rural scene with cottage on a Christmas card
Rural scene with cottage on a Christmas card, with catkins in the border. Date: circa 1890s
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Media ID 14242616
© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Catkin Catkins Cold Cottage Frost Frosty Snowy
EDITORS COMMENTS
Step into a bygone era with this enchanting late Victorian Christmas card image from the 1890s. The scene unfolds in a picturesque rural setting, where the stillness of winter reigns supreme. A quaint, snow-covered cottage nestles among the trees, its chimney puffing out plumes of smoke against the frosty air. The trees, adorned with their delicate catkins, stand tall and proud against the wintry backdrop, their yellow hues adding a touch of warmth to the otherwise monochrome landscape. In the distance, a lake or river mirrors the clear, blue winter sky, its surface frozen solid, reflecting the tranquility of the scene. The buildings in the background, with their steeply pitched roofs and chimneys, add to the idyllic charm of this snowy, frosty tableau. This Christmas card design transports us back in time, inviting us to imagine the simple pleasures of rural life in the late 1800s. The decorative catkins in the border add a charming touch, enhancing the historical appeal of this beautiful, vintage image.
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