SET: Greeting, Queen Victoria period, RAFOLITH, Christmas or New Year, Children, Old style dress

Set Information edit

Set Comment

back:- logo over TRADE MARK -- with or w/o PUBLISHERS TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN --
RAPHAEL TUCK & SONS LTD -- LONDON ; PARIS ; NEW YORK -- DESIGNED AT THE STUDIOS IN ENGLAND AND PRINTED BY THE "RAFOLITH" PLATES IN SAXONY -- COPYRIGHT

Items in Set

A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU seen through perforation, boy in Japanese attire sits on slanting log facing right & down holding hat
QV RAFOLITH
A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU seen through perforation, boy in Japanese attire sits on slanting log facing right & down holding hat
Item Comment

single fold, serrated, glittered, large perforation
right back:-THE JOYOUS TIME, WHEN PLEASURES POUR PROFUSELY ROUND

Author
MOORE
Size
5.5 x 13.7 cm.
Categories
A HAPPY TIME girl in clock-face partially seen through perforation
QV RAFOLITH
A HAPPY TIME girl in clock-face partially seen through perforation
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated, many perforations
inside left:-"RING ON SWEET CHIMES"
right:- A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU under holly border

Size
7 x 11.2 cm.
Categories
A MERRIE CHRISTMAS on right flap, boy in old style dress blows horn
QV RAFOLITH
A MERRIE CHRISTMAS on right flap, boy in old style dress blows horn
Item Comment

single sheet, double fold to left & right flaps serrated edges
inside centre:- HARK! JOINING IN CHORUS THE HEAVENS BEND O'ER US - THE DARK NIGHT IS ENDING - AND DAWN HAS BEGUN.

Author
WHITTIER
Size
10 x 6.5 cm.
Categories
A MERRIE CHRISTMAS TO YOU seen through perforation, boy in Japanese attire sits on slanting log facing right & down holding hat
QV RAFOLITH
A MERRIE CHRISTMAS TO YOU seen through perforation, boy in Japanese attire sits on slanting log facing right & down holding hat
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated, glittered, large perforation
right back:-GOD REST YOU MERRIE GENTLEMEN, LET NOTHING YOU DISMAY -- OLD CAROL

Size
5.5 x 13.7 cm.
Categories
BRIGHT GLAD CHRISTMAS(illuminated perforated B), tiny children, one hangs from glittered lamp with hieroglyphics
QV RAFOLITH
BRIGHT GLAD CHRISTMAS(illuminated perforated B), tiny children, one hangs from glittered lamp with hieroglyphics
Item Comment

single sheet, single fold, serrated scallops
front bottom:-Japanese sailing boat
inside right top:- OH, IF MY WISHES HAD BUT WINGS TO YOU THEY'D FLY AND SAY -- BE ALL THE JOYS THE SEASON BRINGS YOUR OWN, THIS CHRISTMAS DAY

Author
E.N.
Size
6.2 x 11.5 cm.
Categories
CHEERY GREETINGS in gilt above perforations round girls head, in blue, with holly
QV RAFOLITH
CHEERY GREETINGS in gilt above perforations round girls head, in blue, with holly
Item Comment

single fold, serrated
inside right top :- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A BRIGHT NEW YEAR BRING EVERYTHING TO MAKE YOU HAPPY, DEAR.
same image comes with different front title & inside greetings
same image comes LITTLE FRIENDS GREETINGS booklet with artist attributed

Artist
Harriett M. Bennett
Size
8.8 x 10.1 cm.
Categories
CHRISTMAS above mother & 2 girls looking away through window
QV RAFOLITH
CHRISTMAS above mother & 2 girls looking away through window
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, embossed, gilt & white perforated marginal design
inside right top:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:-THERE'S NOTHING NEW AND PRETTY LEFT FOR ME TO SAY -- SO TAKE "A HAPPY CHRISTMAS" IN THE DEAR OLD WAY.

Artist
possibly Helen Jackson (unsigned)
Size
8.8 x 12.5 cm.
Categories
GLAD AND BRIGHT BE YOUR CHRISTMAS TIDE(illuminated G) girl lying on ground looking up
QV RAFOLITH
GLAD AND BRIGHT BE YOUR CHRISTMAS TIDE(illuminated G)  girl lying on ground looking up
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated , glittered, large mesh perforation
inside right :- ALL HAPPINESS - YES THE YEAR IS ON THE WING CHRISTMASTIDE IS HERE AGAIN, TO MY LIPS GLAD GREETINGS SPRING, AND MY HEART IS WARMLY FAIN, WITH ALL BLESSING WORDS TO BLESS TO HOPE FOR YOU ALL HAPPINESS

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
8.2 x 11.7 cm.
Categories
GREETING above centrally, boy dressed in white on left fold offers rose to girl in pale blue on right fold
QV RAFOLITH
GREETING above centrally,  boy dressed in white on left fold offers rose to girl in pale blue on right fold
Item Comment

single fold, much perforated card with serrated edges, 5 panels
centre back top:- ALL HAPPINESS FOR THE NEW YEAR
below:- FORTUNE AYE YOUR FOOTSTEPS GUIDE DVER ON LIFE'S SUNNY SIDE
same images come with wording for Christmas

Size
13 x 8.8 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS above centrally, boy dressed in white on left fold offers rose to girl in pale blue on right fold
QV RAFOLITH
GREETINGS above centrally,  boy dressed in white on left fold offers rose to girl in pale blue on right fold
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, much perforated card with serrated edges, 5 panels
centre back top:- ALL HAPPINESS FOR CHRISTMAS
below:- MAY ALL THAT'S GLAD AND GAY COMBINE TO MAKE TO-DAY ITSELF OUTSHINE
same images come with wording for the New Year

Size
12.5 x 8.7 cm.
Categories
GREETINGS two girls dressed in white stand facing left holding flowers
QV RAFOLITH
GREETINGS two girls dressed in white stand facing left holding flowers
Item Comment

die-cut, single fold, perforated bottom right corner
inside right top:- WITH BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS.
below:-I'M SENDING LOVE AND WISHES SWEET, YOUR CHRISTMAS ONCE AGAIN TO GREET

Artist
possibly Helen Jackson (unsigned)
Size
8.6 x 12.6 cm.
Categories
I COME TO GREET YOU girl dressed in white stands right facing front holding mistletoe, daisies lower left
QV RAFOLITH
I COME TO GREET YOU girl dressed in white stands right facing front holding mistletoe, daisies lower left
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated embossed edges
right back:- WHAT ARE YOU WISHING THIS CHRISTMAS TO BRING?. I WISH FOR YOUR SAKE THAT I KNEW-- FOR IF WISHING ONE'S HARDEST WOULD COMPASS THE THING, BE SURE I WOULD GET IT FOR YOU.
same image from GLAD CHRISTMASTIME numbered booklet 1137

Artist
Ellen Welby
Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
8 x 6.7 cm.
Categories
LOVING GREETINGS boy stands right & girl left, both dressed in white, stand facing each other
QV RAFOLITH
LOVING GREETINGS boy stands right & girl left, both dressed in white, stand facing each other
Item Comment

single fold, opens to reveal 5 panels, perforations top & sides
second panel:- WITH BEST WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
centre panel boy & girl shake hands

Size
9.3 x 8 cm.
Categories
MANY A HAPPY WISH girl in golden dress stands facing front holding twig of mistletoe
QV RAFOLITH
MANY A HAPPY WISH girl in golden dress stands facing front holding twig of mistletoe
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated edges, narrow floral border
right back:top- A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU.
below:- I DON'T FORGET YOU, DEAR YOU SEE, MAY YOUR NEW YEAR HAPPY BE!

Size
6 x 9.8 cm.
Categories
MANY HAPPY GREETINGS below head & shoulders of girl in white looking front
QV RAFOLITH
MANY HAPPY GREETINGS below head & shoulders of girl in white looking front
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated, glittered, large perforation & 3 perforated margins
right back top:- MAY THE NEW YEAR PROVE HAPPY TO YOU
below:-AS THE NEW YEAR SPEEDS AWAY, MAY IT HOLD FOR YOU, EVERY HOUR OF EVERY DAY, SOMETHING FAIR AND NEW

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
8 x 11 cm.
Categories
no front title, boy holding flowers & girl curtseys, bouquet on floor
QV RAFOLITH
no front title,  boy holding flowers & girl curtseys, bouquet on floor
Item Comment

die-cut, double fold to left & right flaps
inside centre top:- LOVING GREETINGS FOR THE NEW YEAR.
below:-MAY ALL THAT'S HAPPY AND BRIGHT AND GAY BE SHOWERED ALONG YOUR NEW YEAR WAY
used in 1894

Author
J.C.
Size
6.2 x 9.3 cm.
Categories
no front title boy on right flap, girl curtsies on left,
QV RAFOLITH
no front title boy on right flap, girl curtsies on left,
Item Comment

die-cut single card, double fold to give 2 flaps, serrated scalloped edge top & bottom
inside centre top:- A BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:- MAY MANY A CHRISTMAS AS BRIGHT FIND YOU WITH A HEART JUST AS LIGHT

Size
6 x 9.2 cm.
Categories
no front title, two boys in blue stand facing front & left, one doffs his hat
QV RAFOLITH
no front title, two boys in blue stand facing front & left, one doffs his hat
Item Comment

die-cut single card, single fold to give flap hinged at top , serrated edges on three sides
inside centre top:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS
below:- A BRIMMING MEASURE OF BRIGHTEST PLEASURE BE YOURS THIS CHRISTMAS DAY

Author
ELIZ WALTON
Size
6.5 x 10.4 cm.
Categories
no front title, two girls hurry left waving ribboned tambourines,
QV RAFOLITH
no front title, two girls hurry left waving ribboned tambourines,
Item Comment

with die-cut single card, single fold , serrated edges on three sides
inside centre top:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:- DEAR LITTLE ONES WITH CHEEKS ALL AGLOW, AND WONDERING EYES AS BRIGHT AS CAN BE. HAD I MY WISH, OLD CHRISTMAS I KNOW, SHOULD BRING ALL HIS FAIREST AND BEST GIFTS TO THEE.

Author
ELIZ WALTON
Size
6.5 x 10.4 cm.
Categories
no front title two girls singing standing by lamp on ornate pedestal
QV RAFOLITH
no front title two girls singing standing by lamp on ornate pedestal
Item Comment

single fold, serrated, glittered, large perforation behind pedestal
inside right top:- WITH A LOVING CHRISTMAS GREETING.
below:-WHEN ON CHRISTMAS DAY YOU HEAR GREETINGS GLAD FROM FAR AND NEAR, TAKE MY GREETING TOO, I PRAY, JOY BE YOURS THIS CHRISTMAS DAY

Author
R.N.
Size
7.3 x 10.3 cm.
Categories
TO GREET YOU boy stands left facing right & girl right facing front, both dressed in white
QV RAFOLITH
TO GREET YOU boy stands left facing right & girl right facing front, both dressed in white
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, opens to reveal 5 panels, perforations top & sides
3rd panel:-girl stands facing right looking back over her shoulder, curtains right
4th panel:- A HAPPY NEW YEAR TO YOU

Size
9.3 x 8 cm.
Categories
TO WISH YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS boy left holding flowers, 2 girls curtsy(seen through oblong window)
QV RAFOLITH
TO WISH YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS boy left holding flowers, 2 girls curtsy(seen through oblong window)
Item Comment

die-cut single fold
centre panel top:-MANY A GREETING.
below:- MAY CHRISTMAS BE HAPPY AND GAY, A FAIRY-LAND SORT OF A DAY - MAY EVERYTHING TEND FROM BEGINNING TO END, TO MAKE IT AS SUNNY AS MAY.
used in 1894

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11.5 x 7.3 cm.
Categories
TO WISH YOU EVERY GOOD(Illuminated T) girl left walking front
QV RAFOLITH
TO WISH YOU EVERY GOOD(Illuminated T) girl left walking front
Item Comment

single fold, three serrated edges, square
inside right top:- A HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
below:- WHEN THE SUMMER SUN SHONE BRIGHT ALL THE WORLD WAS ROBED IN IGHT, NOW THE WORLD IS DARK AND CHILL BUT WE HAVE THE SUNSHINE STILL, IN THE KINDLY HEARTS THAT SAY "JOY BE YOURS THIS CHRISTMAS DAY"

Author
E.N.
Size
9.2 x 9.2 cm.
Categories
two boys in blue stand facing front carrying boquettes in front of very large A
QV RAFOLITH
two boys in blue stand facing front carrying boquettes in front of very large  A
Item Comment

die-cut triple fold, serrated, large perforation
inside centre back:- BRIGHT AND HAPPY CHRISTMAS -- MAY CHRISTMAS BE HAPPY AND GAY, A FAIRY-LAND SORT OF A DAY, MAY EVERYTHING SEND FROM BEGINNING TO END,TO MAKE IT AS SUNNY AS MAY
inside back margins have vertical chains of blue forget-me-nots

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
9.5 x 10 cm.
Categories
two boys in blue stand facing partly right carrying boquettes in front of very large A
QV RAFOLITH
two boys in blue stand facing partly right carrying boquettes in front of very large  A
Item Comment

die-cut triple fold, serrated, large perforation
inside centre back:- HAPPY CHRISTMAS TO YOU
MAY CHRISTMAS BE MERRY AND BRIGHT, THE DAY ABOVE DAYS THAT YOU LOVE, BRIMM'D OVER WITH EVERY DELIGHT BEYOND ALL YOUR HOPES MAY IT PROVE
inside back margins have vertical chains of blue forget-me-nots

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
9.3 x 10.3 cm.
Categories
WISHING YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2 boys in blue stand in large perforation facing front, one doffs his hat, girl on left curtsies
QV RAFOLITH
WISHING YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS 2 boys in blue stand in large perforation facing front, one doffs his hat, girl on left curtsies
Item Comment

die-cut single card, double fold , serrated edges on three sides, large perforation above title
inside centre top:- LOVING GREETINGS
below:- SEASONS HAVE FLOWN AGAIN, CHRIDTMAS HAS COME AGAIN, BRIGHT MAY YOU FIND IT AND LADEN WITH TREASURE, MAY IT BE GOOD TO YOU, MERRY OF MOOD TO YOU, HAPPY, AND JOLLY AND BRIMMING WITH PLEASURE

Author
H.M. BURNSIDE
Size
11.5 x 7.5 cm.
Categories
WISHING YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS below right, girl lower left curtsies to two boys above right, all dressed in blue
QV RAFOLITH
WISHING YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS below right, girl lower left curtsies to two boys above right, all dressed in blue
Item Comment

die-cut single card folded to three panels, serrated, small perforations behind boys

Author
R.N.
Size
9.3 x 11 cm.
Categories
WISHING YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS two boys greet girl who curtseys, all dressed in blue
QV RAFOLITH
WISHING YOU A HAPPY CHRISTMAS two boys greet girl who curtseys, all dressed in blue
Item Comment

die-cut hinged front panel left folded in front of back panel

Size
9.5 x 11 cm.
Categories
WITH LOVING NEW WISHES 2 girls face each other as pansy faces through windows in top flap
QV RAFOLITH
WITH LOVING NEW WISHES 2 girls face each other as pansy faces through windows in top flap
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated, embossed, perforated
inside back flap:- MAY THE NEW YEAR ERE 'TIS O'ER BRING ALL YOU WISH, AND MORE, moon & forget-me-nots

Size
11 x 8.8 cm.
Categories
WITH MY LOVE TO YOU boy dressed in white on right fold offers blue flower to girl in yellow on left fold
QV RAFOLITH
WITH MY LOVE TO YOU boy dressed in white on right fold offers blue flower to girl in yellow on left fold
Item Comment

die-cut single fold, serrated, many perforations
centre panel back:- WITH ALL GOOD WISHES FOR A HAPPY CHRISTMAS

Size
10.3 x 9 cm.
Categories