A Merry 1951 Christmas The Franklins
[Goshen, CT]: 1951. 7.5" x 11". Printed on fine paper in blank ink and hand-painted, some toning, minimal wear to edges, very good.
A Christmas tradition in the Madeleine and Hugh Franklin family from 1946-1963, was to create Christmas cards with original art drawn by L'Engle, that were then hand-colored and sent to friends and family.
The card shows the family has grown, with Josephine helping trim the tree as well as another dog keeping watch with Touché and Perceval the cat. Madeleine is pregnant with their son, Bion. The family relocated to Connecticut this year. . Item #9114
Price: $30.00