They also attempted to identify artists, printing processes and material, publishers, and dates, and to place the cards in the context of 20th-century history. The students sorted, categorized, and did research, culling down to the most significant or interesting cards. They were given access to private collections of over 6,000 Christmas cards. Students worked with faculty member Ames, who teaches the history of material culture. This exhibition catalogue was created as a class project by 14 students at Bard Graduate Center. Posted on Decemin Hot Topic Love the Hot Topic Titles? Try our other newsletters.Īmerican Christmas cards, 1900-1960, by Kenneth L. Christmas 'Tis the season to sit by the fire and read reviews.
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