Christmas Card – "Silent Night" – Good Housekeeping, December 1924 – 5x7" with Envelope – 1 / 10 / 50 / 100 – by Jessie Willcox Smith

Good Housekeeping, the quintessential American magazine for housewives, would on some occasions in the early years of the 20th Century publish Catholic-themed covers. To our knowledge, they were all painted by Jessie Wilcox Smith. They were all Madonna and Child paintings. In this one, we have Mary kneeling by Jesus. Smith uses a deep Marian blue which any Catholic would recognize. We love how small the newborn Jesus is, and yet the whole scene is illuminated by the warm golden light of grace beaming from him.

Jessie Wilcox Smith was one of the most famous illustrators of her day, in a time art historians call the Golden Age of Illustration. We are very fond of this style. She painted every cover of Good Housekeeping between 1917 and 1933. (source: pookpress.co.uk)

As a card, it harkens back to a kinder, simpler time when the Christian faith was mainstream Americana. 

IMPORTANT NOTE: Inkjet printers will not work on this coated card stock! A laser printer will. Ballpoint Pens and permanent markers will also work.

– 5x7", folded down from 10x7". 

– Comes with white envelopes

– Matt finish 

– Blank inside

– Gorgeous, classy card to help keep Christ in Christmas!

Thanks for your interest in our Catholic art!

Thanks!

Sue & John

We also offer other Catholic stationery in the form of postcards and additional greeting cards of our Catholic art. Found in this shop, under the category "Greeting Cards".

“In order to communicate the message entrusted to her by Christ, the Church needs art.” ~ St. Pope John Paul II

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