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  • and the
  • New Year

Dean & Son

In the 1850s Thomas Dean & Son had premises in Threadneedle Street, London and were well known for publishing novelty books, comic and mechanical valentines.

Dean & Son letterhead 1893

By the 1860s Dean & Son were at 160a, Fleet Street, London and were an early producer of Christmas and New Year greeting cards.

Dean & Son Christmas card

Cards are identified by “D & S, London”, “Dean & Son, London” or “Dean, London” printed beneath the picture.

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  • Dean & Son Letterhead
  • Publishers and Stationers
  • 1893
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  • Dean & Son Christmas card
  • 114 x 76mm (4½ x 3in)
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