John Callcott Horsley, a British narrative painter designed the very first Christmas and New Year card at the request of he friend Sir Henry Cole. An edition of 1000 of those Christmas cards were printed and placed on sale in London. They were printed in lithography by Jobbins of Warwick Court, Holborn London and handcoloured by a professional 'colourer' named Mason.
John Collot Horsley was an English artist. He was the designer and illustrator of the first Christmas card in 1843.
The first Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole. Illustrations were done by John Callcott Horsley in 1843. Although there was some controversy over the scene depicted in the card (the family was shown drinking), Cole saw this as a moneymaking idea. He introduced the â??penny postâ?? three years later, selling the cards for a shilling each.
First published Christmas card was in England in 1843.
the firts chirstmas card was mad in 1843 and send in 1843
The first commercial Christmas card was made in 1843
1843
John Horsely made the first Christmas card in London, England, in the year 1843.
Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first Christmas card in London in 1843.
1843 is the year
1843 is when it was produced in the UK
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