Delaware Historical Society - Season's Greetings

Since the 1870s, Delawareans have shared in the mixed joy and drudgery of sending holiday cards. Season's Greetings, on display in the Willingtown Square Gallery of the Research Library from November 24 to December 29, 2000, displays a wide range of holiday greetings from the Society's collections. Featured are typical cards from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Many have images that do not seem like Christmas or New Year's to us today, but they were popular in their own time, and remind us that even cherished holiday traditions do change. The exhibit also includes cards by Delaware artists and cards sent by notable Delawareans. Finally the exhibit pays tribute to Emily Bissell and the Christmas seal, Delaware's contribution to the holiday ritual, which will be featured in December's Collection's Highlight.