Christmas Trees and Wreaths in Store Window Display – Antique Wall Art
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Description
Step back in time with Christmas Trees and Wreaths in Store Window Display, a historic image rich in period detail. It is part of the Snapshots of the Past archive, gathered over 25 years of research.
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Christmas Trees and Wreaths in Store Window Display
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Few holiday customs have shaped American home life as thoroughly as the decorated Christmas tree, and this picture belongs to that long tradition of bringing evergreens indoors in winter. Trees of this kind became widespread in the United States during the nineteenth century, when German settlers and the popularity of illustrated magazines helped spread the custom across the country. Images like this one show how families gathered around the tree, hung with candles, ornaments and handmade decorations. Look closely at the tree's shape, the ornaments and the way the room is furnished, since these details reveal much about the domestic styles and holiday rituals of the period.
| Created / published | c. 1941-1942 |
|---|---|
| Medium | slide, color |
| Notes | U.S. Office of War Information, 1944 |
| Original scan | 3,415 × 2,368 px · prints to 11 × 8 in at 300 dpi |
| Reference | 1a34409u |
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