{"product_id":"1898-christmas-eve-print","title":"1898 Christmas Eve Print - Andrew Melrose New England Village Church Winter Snow Scene - Gilded Age - Archival Print","description":"Feature Points\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVINTAGE PRINT REPRODUCTION: Historic reproduction of 1898 Christmas Eve New England Village Print. Printed on archival-grade paper that maintains vivid color accuracy for over 100 years without fading or discoloration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePREMIUM GALLERY PAPER: Heavyweight fine art paper with non-reflective matte finish eliminates glare while delivering museum-grade appearance and lasting durability.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePROFESSIONALLY RESTORED: Each image is digitally restored by our art specialists to correct age-related deterioration while preserving authentic historical details and character.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBORDERLESS DESIGN: Artwork prints edge-to-edge for a seamless, gallery-ready appearance. Ships protected in rigid tube packaging to ensure safe delivery and perfect condition upon arrival.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMADE IN USA: Our multi-step restoration process and quality control ensure each print meets professional standards. Every reproduction is individually inspected before shipping.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAdditional Information\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePainted by Scottish-born artist Andrew Melrose and published in 1898 by J. Hoover and Son of Philadelphia, this warm winter scene captures a New England village at dusk on Christmas Eve. Parishioners arrive by horse-drawn sleigh and on foot as glowing stained glass windows beckon from a steepled church at the heart of the snow-covered town.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA stone bridge spans a quiet stream in the foreground while bare winter trees frame the composition against a soft pink and green sunset sky. Farmhouses and cottages nestle under fresh snowfall in the distance, completing a portrait of rural holiday tranquility that defined the Victorian ideal of seasonal celebration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMelrose emigrated from Scotland to America in 1856 and built a respected career painting atmospheric landscapes in the tradition of the Hudson River School. Based in New Jersey, he exhibited regularly at the National Academy of Design and received commissions from railroads seeking to promote the scenic beauty of the expanding nation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis reproduction offers a window into a cherished era when church bells rang across frozen fields and neighbors gathered by lamplight to mark the holiest night of the year. Recognized as one of the most beloved seasonal prints of the late nineteenth century, it brings holiday warmth to any living room, hallway, or family gathering space.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Historic Prints","offers":[{"title":"8x12 Inch","offer_id":48349720019133,"sku":"ENPM0490_0812L","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11x17 Inch","offer_id":48349720051901,"sku":"ENPM0490_1117L","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x24 Inch","offer_id":48349720084669,"sku":"ENPM0490_1624L","price":64.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36 Inch","offer_id":48349720117437,"sku":"ENPM0490_2436L","price":97.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/5459\/3725\/files\/1uIAlunEuPMlTiimuZVufyOxfqjlwrSOc_w1000.jpg?v=1788107530","url":"https:\/\/historicprints.com\/products\/1898-christmas-eve-print","provider":"Historic Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}