990 - Unknown (18th century), A greeting card celebrating friendship, circa 1790, congratulatory note

Unknown (18th century), A greeting card celebrating friendship, circa 1790, congratulatory note Unknown (18th century): Fabric greeting card on friendship featuring a cherub on clouds holding a crown and a green branch, circa 1790, congratulatory note Technique: Congratulatory note on paper Date: c. 1790 Description: Colored etching on paper; congratulatory verses printed on green fabric, above angels in clouds. The sheet bears a handwritten inscription stating that Luise Lossius gave the card to Madame Hopfe. The card is part of a collection of greeting cards from the Biedermeier period. These friendship and greeting cards are endearing, yet also culturally and historically significant artifacts of that era. At the end of the 18th century, it became customary, especially in Vienna, to pay courtesy calls to one another at the New Year and to send visiting and greeting cards. Keywords: 18th century, Biedermeier, Mythology, Germany, Size: Paper: 10.9 cm x 9.5 cm (4.3 x 3.7 in) Condition: Good condition. The paper has discolored with age and is foxed in places.