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Greetings
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Holiday card created by Wisconsin artist Alfred A. Sessler. The image is of Santa Claus (in the Sessler style) holding a bag of snow in one hand and a small Christmas tree in the other. Snow, ornaments and stars decorate the background. The text reads: "Greetings," "The Sesslers" and "1948." The image is an etching that is attached to a card made of textured paper. Black ink.
1948
Sessler, Alfred A., 1909-1963
Publication Information
| Creator | Sessler, Alfred A., 1909-1963 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1948 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
|---|---|
| Call Number | PH 6013, box 1, fldr 20 |
| Media Number | Box 1,Folder 20 |
| Catalog Record | https://search.library.wisc.edu/catalog/999466117302121 |
| Finding Aid | https://digital.library.wisc.edu/1711.dl/wiarchives.uw-whs-ph06013 |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | COPYRIGHT NOT EVALUATED |
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