During his tenure at the MoMA, Wheeler heavily influenced typography, book design and the development of the museum exhibition catalog.He also developed close relationships with many of the artists whose works he exhibited and published. From the 1940s through the 1950s, Wheeler corresponded with artists whose works he selected for reproduction as original MoMA cards and prints. And as a gesture of friendship, these artists sent beautifully and intricately designed holiday greetings that he cherished and kept.

In 1950, he wrote Nelson A. Rockefeller, a museum trustee since 1932: “As our Christmas card business has been so successful and remunerative, we are now entering the field of year-round greeting cards with no printed message.”  

These unique handmade and printed limited edition Christmas and greeting cards come in dimensions that range from postcard to folio and can be adapted to many spaces with the use of vitrines to complement the framed art. Artist biographies and a catalogue listing are provided.

The publication Season's Greetings: Holiday cards by celebrated artists from the Monroe Wheeler Archive (Daylight Books, October 2016) is available at a special price for for the venues. Contact us for more information.