The first ever Christmas card was sent in 1843 by Henry Cole. A picture of the card can be seen by clicking on the related link below.
The first commercial Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in London in 1843.
In 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned artist John Callcott Horsley to create the art for the world's first commercial Christmas card.
The first Christmas cards were printed in the year 1843.
Yes, the tradition of sending Christmas cards began in 1843 when Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first commercial Christmas card to be printed. The card featured a festive design and had space for a personalized message. This practice quickly gained popularity and became a widespread tradition for spreading holiday cheer.
The first Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole. Illustrations were done by John Callcott Horsley in 1843. Although there was some controversy over the scene depicted in the card (the family was shown drinking), Cole saw this as a moneymaking idea. He introduced the â??penny postâ?? three years later, selling the cards for a shilling each.
it was printed in 1780
Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first Christmas card in London in 1843.
The first commercial Christmas card was made in 1843
While it was printed for a new postage rate, Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It contained a picture of the world with the countries controlled by Great Britain in Red. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp and was issued on Christmas Day.A Star
Initially Dickens paid for the first 6000 copies to be printed as publisher felt the story would not attract much interest. The 6000 sold in a week and more were commissioned this time by the publishers
While it was printed for a new postage rate, Canada issued the first stamp referred to as a Christmas Stamp. It was the map issue of 1898 and said XMAS 1898 on the stamp and was issued on Christmas Day.
The first commercial Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in London in 1843 In 1875 Louis Prang became the first printer to offer cards in America, though the popularity of his cards led to cheap imitations that eventually drove him from the market. The advent of the postcard spelled the end for elaborate Victorian-style cards, but by the 1920s, cards with envelopes had returned.