Vintage Russian Christmas illustrations
Christmas in Russia is mostly celebrated on January 7, according to the Russian Orthodox calendar. New Year’s day, January 1st, precedes the Russian Christmas. Source : russia-christmas-traditions
Shining for christmas
Ghost’s dress and Aurelio Bertiglia’s Christmas postcard. Born in 1891, Aurelio Bertiglia was an Italian illustrator (postcards, commercials…).
The Christmas Lady
George Wolfe Plank’s Christmas illustration (Vogue December 1914), star brooch by Des petits hauts, WILHELM SCHWEIZER PEWTER’s Christmas ornaments (angel and shooting stars), Radko Christmas ornaments (Christmas ball and Santa), Des petits hauts’ star brooch and heart earrings by Valentino.
In the light of the moon
George Wolfe Plank’s illustration (Vogue August 1912), red Christmas ball, photo of snowflakes and vintage coat (1930s). La lune pareil à un morceau de nacre, éclaire de blanc le bleu saphir du ciel. À la lueur de l’astre blanc, apparaissent les passagers de la nuit, tels des ombres silencieuses. À quoi peuvent ils penser? Peut…
Christmas illuminations in the Galerie Vivienne, Paris
The Galerie Vivienne is one of my favourite shopping passages in Paris. In 1823, the architect François-Jacques Delannoy designed this gallery with a Neoclassical style. Delightful mosaics decorate the floor and a beautiful glass roof recovers the gallery.
