Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first Christmas card in London in 1843.
The first commercial Christmas cards were commissioned by Sir Henry Cole in London in 1843.
The first ever Christmas card was sent in 1843 by Henry Cole. A picture of the card can be seen by clicking on the related link below.
Sir Henry Cole introduced the world's first commercial Christmas Card, commissioning artist John Callcott Horsley to make the artwork.
Henry Cole invented Christmas cards.
In 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned artist John Callcott Horsley to create the art for the world's first commercial Christmas card.
He is credited with devising the idea of Christmas cards, introducing the first commercial card in 1843
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Christmas cards started in England first when young boys practice their writing skills by creating Christmas greetings for their parents, but it is sir Henry Cole who is credited with creating the first real card.
The first Christmas card was designed by John Horsley in 1843 following a commission from Sir Henry Cole. some time in the 1800s sorry i don't know the precise date
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.
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