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A Merry Christmas
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A holiday postcard depicting the traditional image of St. Nicholas walking on foot garbed in a long green robe and carrying a bunch of switches for naughty children. Two children are walking with St. Nicholas, the boy appears to be stealing a toy from his bag, the girl is pulling a wagon. Snow and trees are visible in the background. Chromolithograph with gold foil and embossing. Printed in Germany.
1930
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W012NDX
WHi 37887
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