Liberace Christmas Card | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Liberace Christmas Card

Liberace Christmas Card | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Custom holiday card for the entertainer Liberace. There is text on the outside front that reads: "A Holiday Note to..." When the card is opened, a die cut photographic image of Liberace folds out. He is standing with a microphone and is wearing a red vest, bow tie and trousers, black jacket, and a white ruffled tuxedo shirt. The text reads: "...Wish you a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years!" The card is meant to be opened to 90 degrees and sits on the back cover. Liberace appears to be dancing on piano keys. Four color offset lithography and silver metallic ink on white cover stock. Die cut and glued.

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DESCRIPTION
Custom holiday card for the entertainer Liberace. There is text on the outside front that reads: "A Holiday Note to..." When the card is opened, a die cut photographic image of Liberace folds out. He is standing with a microphone and is wearing a red vest, bow tie and trousers, black jacket, and a white ruffled tuxedo shirt. The text reads: "...Wish you a Very Merry Christmas and the Happiest of New Years!" The card is meant to be opened to 90 degrees and sits on the back cover. Liberace appears to be dancing on piano keys. Four color offset lithography and silver metallic ink on white cover stock. Die cut and glued.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:138672
Creation Date:date unknown
Creator Name:Unknown
City:Los Angeles
County:
State:California
Collection Name:Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 6013, box 1
Original Dimensions:5 x 13 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Liberace was born on May 16, 1919, in West Allis, Wisconsin.

Text on back: "Photo Litho — By Bob Plunket R.S."

SUBJECTS
Men
Christmas
Greeting cards
Fashion
Suits (Clothing)
Ephemera
Clothing and dress
Piano
Singers
Singing
Musicians
Microphones
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Reference Details
Location:Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin

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