Louis
PRANG
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Born: 12 March 1824 in Breslau, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
Louis was an immigrant to the United States, arriving by 1850.
Louis PRANG died 15 June 1909 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
m. Rosa Gerber, Mary Dana Hicks
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Recorded occupation: American printer, lithographer, publisher, father of the American Christmas card
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Birth — 182412 March 1824
Breslau, Silesia, Prussia, Germany
1843 - The Christmas card is invented (Sir Henry Cole and John Callcott Horsley, England)Artificial Freezer Patented (Nancy M. Johnson, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA)
1845 - The rubber band is invented (Stephen Perry, England)The refrigerator is invented (John Gorrie, United States)
1868 - The typewriter is invented (Christopher Latham Sholes, United States)Thomas Edison applies for his first patent, the electric vote recorder.
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.
Visit Boston, Massachusetts, USA (East, North, South) (Allston) (Readville) (Roslindale)
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1884 - Photographic film is invented (George Eastman, United States)The first gravity roller coaster amusement ride (LeMarcus A. Thompson, United States)
1891 - The zipper is invented (Whitcomb L. Judson, United States)The motion picture camera is invented (Thomas Alva Edison, William K.L. Dickson, United States)
First Perforated Toilet Paper Roll is Patented
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.
Death — 190915 June 1909
Los Angeles, California, USA
He died at the age of 85.
Postcards and Memories of Los Angeles, California, USA
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Last updated: 9/4/2022 8:36:28 PM
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