{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-saigon-vietnam-christmas-card-silk-textile-art-ao-dai-vietnam-war","title":"Vintage 1960s Saigon Vietnam Christmas Card Silk Textile Art Ao Dai Vietnam War","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage 1960s Saigon Vietnam Christmas Card Silk Textile Art Ao Dai Vietnam War\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBeautiful Vietnam War-era Christmas greeting card from Saigon, Vietnam, featuring a mounted textile art panel with traditional Vietnamese imagery. The central fabric panel depicts a seated Vietnamese woman playing a traditional stringed instrument beside a tea set, surrounded by stylized evergreen trees. A second illustration below depicts a woman wearing a traditional áo dài.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe front reads “Merry Christmas Saigon Vietnam.” Unlike an ordinary printed greeting card, the central artwork is printed on a finely woven satin or silk-like textile panel mounted to the cardstock, giving the image subtle texture and sheen. Exact fiber content is unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside is printed in red with “Best Wishes For A Very Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year” and is hand signed “Frank.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA distinctive piece of Vietnam War-era holiday ephemera with appeal for collectors of Saigon memorabilia, Vietnamese cultural items, military-era souvenirs, vintage Christmas cards, textile art, and Asian ephemera.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCondition\u003cbr\u003eVintage preowned condition with significant age-related discoloration and water staining, particularly along the lower front and across the reverse. Additional toning and spotting are present. Interior has a handwritten signature. Textile artwork remains colorful and displays well. Please review all photos closely for exact condition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSize\u003cbr\u003eApproximately 8 x 4 inches closed.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMaterials\u003cbr\u003ePaper cardstock with mounted woven textile artwork. Textile appears to be satin or silk-like fabric; exact fiber content is unknown.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eColors\u003cbr\u003eCream, green, pink, red, black, white, and gold tones.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEstimated Age\u003cbr\u003eCirca 1965-1973, Vietnam War era.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDisclaimer: AI-generated images may appear at the end of the photo lineup for styling purposes only and may not exactly represent the item. Photos of the actual item are included. Vintage pieces may show age—please review all photos and details carefully.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","offers":[{"title":"cream \/ paper cardstock","offer_id":46990989623495,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0696\/3553\/9143\/files\/A2877gcZ_0.jpg?v=1786649275","url":"https:\/\/aurorastreasurechest.com\/products\/vintage-1960s-saigon-vietnam-christmas-card-silk-textile-art-ao-dai-vietnam-war","provider":"Aurora's Treasure Chest","version":"1.0","type":"link"}