The picture shows a family in a domestic interior: a mother in a blue dress holds a baby, a father hangs stockings at the fireplace, and children gather around. A clock and holly decorate the mantel, and "MERRY CHRISTMAS" is printed at the upper left. The scene depicts the traditional Christmas Eve custom of hanging stockings for Santa Claus.
White border; textured lithograph surface.
No postmark or stamp present. Divided-back embossed card with "Made in Germany" imprint, c. 1905–1915; light edge wear and a small stain at top center.
Cite this card
Family hanging Christmas stockings, Louisville, LA, circa 1910, postcard, c. 1910. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/family-hanging-christmas-stockings-louisville-la-circa-1910. Accessed November 13, 2026.