Christmas card
The Medici Society Ltd
Category
Ephemera
Date
Unknown
Materials
Parchment
Measurements
95 x 156 mm
Place of origin
Great Britain
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1155007
Summary
Christmas card. A four-fold parchment Christmas card with the picture of the Holy Family making their flight into Egypt on a white donkey. They are led by three angels. The first one is blowing a trumpet. The two behind him are carrying lamps on long staffs. Mary wears a blue robe. Joseph wears a red robe and is carrying a yellow sack. The sky is black and is full of gold coloured stars. There are two green palm trees and green grass. The picture has a gold border.
Provenance
Given by Phillip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973
Marks and inscriptions
Below off-set centre RHS, inside page: Eyton Lloyd Top left, verso of card: By Appointment. [A logo of a shield with crown above a lion and unicorn] Engraved and Printed in England / 7, GRAFTON ST., LONDON, W.1 / AND BOSTON, U.S.A / RG 6/16
Makers and roles
The Medici Society Ltd, manufacturer