Feature Points
- VINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1889 Harper's Bazar Christmas Poster. Printed on archival-grade paper that resists fading and discoloration for over 100 years. Perfect for home, office, or gallery display.
- PREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.
- PROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to remove age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.
- BORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to prevent damage and ensure perfect condition upon arrival.
- MADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.
Additional Information
Created in 1889, this refined holiday poster promoted the Christmas issue of Harper's Bazar, America's pioneering women's fashion magazine. French academic painter Luc-Olivier Merson designed the artwork, bringing the prestige of European fine art to one of the most important publishing events of the Gilded Age holiday season.
Merson was among France's most distinguished artists, having won the coveted Prix de Rome in 1869 and a gold medal at the 1889 Exposition Universelle in Paris. His celebrated illustrations for Victor Hugo's Notre-Dame de Paris and his decorative commissions for the Basilica of Sacré-Cœur demonstrated the remarkable range of his talents.
Harper & Brothers had founded Harper's Bazar in 1867 as "a repository of fashion, pleasure, and instruction," inspired by the German publication Der Bazar. Under founding editor Mary Louise Booth, who served until her death in 1889, the magazine became the definitive guide for style-conscious American women during the era of bustles, elaborate millinery, and Victorian elegance.
This reproduction captures a rare intersection of French academic artistry and American publishing ambition at the height of the Gilded Age. Valued as both a landmark of fashion history and a testament to transatlantic cultural exchange, it stands among the most distinguished magazine posters of the nineteenth century.
