Red pillar box with boy and dog on a Christmas card
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Red pillar box with boy and dog on a Christmas card
Red pillar box with boy and dog on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s
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© The David Pearson Collection/Mary Evans Picture Library
Communication Letter Letters Office Pillar Postal Posting Sailor Sash Straw
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A delightful Victorian-era Christmas scene unfolds in this charming photograph, featuring a young boy in a sailor suit and his faithful dog, standing before a red pillar box adorned with holiday decorations. Dressed in a pristine white shirt and blue sailor's sash, the boy gazes intently at the postal service symbol atop the box, perhaps pondering the arrival of a much-anticipated letter or package. The straw hat perched on his head keeps the winter chill at bay as he clutches a bundle of letters in his hand. The red pillar box, a symbol of communication and connection during the late 1800s, adds a sense of nostalgia and wonder to the scene. The box, with its ornate blue sash and festive holiday wreath, stands proudly against a backdrop of snow-covered trees and a clear, blue winter sky. The boy's loyal dog, bundled up in a coat, sits obediently by his side, watching over him with a loving expression. This heartwarming image captures the essence of the holiday season during the Victorian era, when the simple joy of sending and receiving letters and packages brought people closer together, despite the distance that separated them. The scene is a reminder of the importance of connection and communication, even in the midst of the hustle and bustle of the holiday season.
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