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13 insane Christmas cards from 100 years ago

Merry Christmas! Here is a murderous frog and a terrifying clown.

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by Kelly Gonsalves
December 13, 2017

Circa 1890.

(Historia/REX/Shutterstock)If you're looking for some out-of-the-box ideas for your annual warm wishes this year, enjoy these outlandish holiday cards from the last two centuries.

1906

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Circa 1885

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1863

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1913

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1909

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1919

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Circa 1880

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Circa 1880

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1880

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Circa 1890

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Circa 1880

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