I have a soft spot for deer – whether stag, hind or fawn. They do feature prominently on Christmas Cards – and not just because of ‘Rudolph’ (who, as reindeer, is just one of the 62 species). I think it is true to say that they are generally associated with kindness and gentleness – they are to me, and I hope my selection brings out similar feelings.
And sadly, I have not been able to trace “Jimenez’, the illustrator.
Dick Kelsey was a Disney art director. I have not been able to establish whether ‘California Artists’ still exist. A superb blog-entry at ‘Cartoon Brew’, on Christmas cards illustrated by another Disney designer, T.Hee is worth checking out!
And finally, here are some pages and one small drawing from a 1950 Pop-up book. Illustrations and pop-ups by Marion Guild (1917 – 2013). Written by Robert L. May (a department store employee): PLEASE read his story and see the original manuscript and illustrations at NPR.
I hope I have managed to sprinkle some magic over your pre-Christmas days. Be gentle and kind, not least to yourselves.
Deine Beiträge erinnern uns an alte Zeiten, wir freuen uns darüber, denken nach, liebe Grüße Renate und Wilhelm.
Such charming Christmas deer images. Thank you for indeed sprinkling a little pre-Christmas magic X
Hard to pick a favorite this time, but maybe … maybe … the second Norcross card.
I love vintage holiday cards, greeting cards, postcards, any type of card. The pop-up cards are my favorite!
Thank you 😊