The first commercial Christmas card was made in 1843
John Horsely made the first Christmas card in London, England, in the year 1843.
the first Christmas card cost 1 shilling
In 1843, Sir Henry Cole commissioned artist John Callcott Horsley to create the art for the world's first commercial Christmas card.
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.
There is no record of the 'first' Christmas card, but early ones showed pictures of Mary and Jesus.
Sir Henry Cole commissioned the first Christmas card in London in 1843.
First published Christmas card was in England in 1843.
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There are many christmas card industries now a days, so for that question you need to be specific. However, the first Christmas card was made by John Callcott Horsely in London - 1843. The image depicted a family drinking wine. While this was not attempted to a christmas card, many decided it had that quality. Since then, Christmas cards have been given and made by thousands of different industries.
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.