Christmas Card, Vintage 1940s, Angel Singing from Hymnal, Charlot Byj Unused, Ephemera

A gentle angel sings from her hymnal, a bracelet of golden stars at her wrist, surrounded by soft gilding and a brushed gold border.

• Maker: Charlot Byj, printed by Hampshire (HPP #342-2)
• Materials: Linen paper, gilded detail, with original envelope
• Dimensions: 6 x 3.75 inches
• Origin: USA
• Era: Vintage 1940s–1950s
• Condition: New Old Stock, unused; some glue marks on the back from the envelope; card and envelope lightly yellowed with age. Please review photos closely before purchasing, as all sales are final.

This card depicts an angel singing from her hymnal, a bracelet of golden stars at her wrist, signed by Charlot Byj and printed on fine linen paper by Hampshire (HPP #342-2). It comes complete with its original envelope; some glue marks are visible on the back, and both are lightly yellowed with age.

A rare treat for a Charlot Byj admirer or greeting card collector, and a beautiful gift for anyone drawn to gilded, vintage religious art.

Charlot Byj (1920–1983) was an American illustrator whose greeting card and advertising art of the 1940s later inspired a beloved line of Goebel figurines. This soft-colored angel card, signed by Byj and printed on fine linen paper by Hampshire, is genuinely scarce and a favorite among collectors of her work.

Pair it with our other Charlot Byj angel cards — Angels Embracing and Angel Praying — to complete the set.