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Uncovered cheese dish on a cutout Christmas card
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Uncovered cheese dish on a cutout Christmas card
Uncovered cheese dish on a cutout Christmas card with verse, and three mice making a meal of it. (2 of 2) Date: circa 1890s
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This charming Victorian-era Christmas card, dating back to the 1890s, features a delightful scene of an uncovered cheese dish atop a cutout pottery plate, surrounded by the intricate shapes of holly leaves and berries. The yellow cheese dish, with its inviting open top, sits at the center of the card, beckoning to the viewer with its rich and savory allure. But the real stars of this scene are the three mice, who have discovered the tantalizing spread and are making a meal of it. With their tiny paws, they nibble at the cheese, their eyes gleaming with delight and their tails curled in contentment. The verse at the bottom of the card reads, "Three little mice came to dinner, They gnawed on the cheese, But the best part was the rind, For that's what they please." The intricate cutout shapes of the card add to the whimsy and charm of the scene, transporting us back to a simpler time when Christmas cards were handmade works of art. The use of pottery and crockery in the design adds to the authenticity of the image, making it a delightful and nostalgic addition to any holiday collection.
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