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In Excelsis Gloria, Amen
Holiday card. In the center are 4 choir girls singing, holding hymnals, and one girl playing the violin. They are all wearing white robes. In the background a shepherd is sitting with 3 sheep, an angel is in the upper left corner, and stars and passion flowers are throughout. The caption within the background reads: "In Ex-cel-si-s. Glor-ia, A-men." A border frames the card. In the top of the border are the words: "The Lord of all good Christians was of a women born." Right side: "Now all your sorrows he doth heal your sins he taketh away." Left side: "God rest ye all good Christians upon this blessed morn." At the foot: "For Jesus Christ your savior was born on Christmas Day." Chromolithograph. On the back of the card within a geometric/floral design it announces that this card won the "Prange's American 1st prize Christmas card by Rosina Emmett" worth $1,000.00. |
Image ID: | 79858 |
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Creation Date: | 1880 |
Creator Name: | L. Prang & Co. |
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Collection Name: | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
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Original Format Type: | prints, photomechanical |
Original Format Number: | PH 6013, Box 1, Folder 4 |
Original Dimensions: | 8.25 x 7 inches |
Sheep |
Musical instruments |
Singers |
Singing |
Flowers |
Clothing and dress |
Ephemera |
Christmas |
Greeting cards |
Children |
Men |
Angels |
Shepherds |
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Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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