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Compliments of W. H. Frear, the "Trojan Santa-Claus," Troy Bazaar.

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Compliments of W. H. Frear, the "Trojan Santa-Claus," Troy Bazaar.

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Select and send a Christmas postcard - to express your love and affection. Enjoy the creative process of designing and writing a personalized message on the card! Many people send or collect Christmas ephemera as a way of preserving memories of past Christmases, or as a way of appreciating the design and artistry that goes into creating these items. Others may simply enjoy using these items to add a festive touch to their home during the holiday season. You too can order postcards right here - click Order Print and choose Card, and then, choose how you like it - with or without an envelope.

Trade cards were one of the most prevalent forms of advertising in the U.S. from around 1875 to 1900. They had their origin in England in the 1700s with tradesmen advertising their wares. The advent of lithography in the 1870s made it possible to mass-produce them in color. The Philadelphia 1876 Centennial Exhibition sparked the beginning, as many were passed out at that event.

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1870 - 1900
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Boston Public Library
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