A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Engraver
Illman & Sons
(American, 19th century)
CultureAmerican
Date1851
MediumEngraving
InscribedRecto, bottom center, printed: "A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR," "Engraved by J. I. Pease expressly for Godey’s Lady’s Book from an original Drawing by W. T. Peters."
Recto, bottom left, pencil: "January 1851"
Credit LineGift of Ms. Anne Rowland
Object number79.210.182
Not on view
DescriptionPage from Les Modes Parisiennes; Peterson's Magazine. Commonly called Godey's Lady's Book. This work features two vignettes. The top scene features three women dressed in elegant gowns, opening Christmas presents with children. The bottom scene features two women walking outside in elegant gowns and coats. Behind them is a horse drawn carriage.
