immigrant flag photo of Louis PRANG   Louis  PRANG

  (b. 12 March 1824 Breslau, Silesia, Prussia, Germany   d. 15 June 1909 Los Angeles, California, USA )  

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Louis PRANG was born 12 March 1824 in Breslau, Silesia, Prussia, Germany

Louis PRANG was the child of ?   and   ?

Louis was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1850.

Louis PRANG died 15 June 1909 in Los Angeles, California, USA.





son of Jonas Louis Prang and Rosina Silverman

m. Rosa Gerber, Mary Dana Hicks

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Louis PRANG was a American printer, lithographer, publisher, father of the American Christmas card.

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birth1824 Birth
12 March 1824
Breslau, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
Invention 1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)

Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1875 - First American Christmas Card
The first American Christmas card printed by Louis Prang in Boston.


In 1875, the first American Christmas card was created, marking a significant moment in the popularization of the holiday tradition. Designed by Louis Prang, a German immigrant known for his skill in color printing, the card featured a charming illustration of a family celebrating Christmas, surrounded by festive decorations. The card's design reflected the Victorian era's sentimentality and love for elaborate artwork, capturing the spirit of warmth and togetherness associated with the holiday season.

Prang's Christmas card was more than just a festive greeting; it was also a pioneering step in the development of the greeting card industry in the United States. The success of his card inspired others to create their own designs, leading to a boom in the production and exchange of Christmas cards across the country.
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Invention In 1906, Reginald Fessenden made the first AM radio broadcast on December 24th. This event marked a significant advancement in radio technology, paving the way for the modern broadcasting industry.
death1909 Death
15 June 1909
Los Angeles, California, USA

He died at the age of 85.


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