The world's first printed Christmas card has gone on display at London's Charles Dickens Museum, just in time for the start of the festive season. The card, which pictures a family gathered around a table enjoying glasses of wine, was produced by Henry Cole, John Calcott Horsley and Joseph Cundall in 1843--the same year that Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published. Hand colored and with blank spaces for the recipient's and sender's names, the card bears the message "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you" and was sent from a son to his parents. (Photo/VCG)
The world's first printed Christmas card has gone on display at London's Charles Dickens Museum, just in time for the start of the festive season. The card, which pictures a family gathered around a table enjoying glasses of wine, was produced by Henry Cole, John Calcott Horsley and Joseph Cundall in 1843--the same year that Dickens' "A Christmas Carol" was published. Hand colored and with blank spaces for the recipient's and sender's names, the card bears the message "A Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you" and was sent from a son to his parents. (Photo/VCG)
