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Christmas Pudding-Woolson Spice Co.
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Chromolithographed card issued by the Woolson Spice Co. to present Christmas greetings to its customers. The card depicts children around a Christmas tree, and an inset of a woman carrying a Christmas pudding surrounded by children.
1890
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W012NIP
WHi 37896
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