Vintage Christmas Cards

Ranging from the intricate Victorian cards to the retro designs of the mid 20th century, vintage Christmas cards are popular with collectors.

Look for Victorian cards with die-cut images, paper lace, embossing, silk fringe and tassels, moving and pull-out designs and celluloid decorations.

Also desirable are greeting cards designed by famous artists like Kate Greenaway and 19th century Christmas cards by top greeting card publishers of the time like L. Prang and Co or Raphael Tuck and Sons.

Flocking, glitter and cartoon characters adorn more recent vintage Christmas cards.

Christmas card trivia : The first Christmas cards were sold in the year 1843. Early Victorians were shocked because it depicted children holding glasses of wine!