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A Merry Christmas
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Holiday postcard of Santa Claus and one of his reindeer encircled by a collar studded with holly, and jingle bells that have smiling faces on them. Santa is wearing the traditional red suit, mittens, and hat with fur trim, has a pipe in his mouth and a basket of toys on his back. He is feeding a reindeer a candy cane. A holiday scene with houses, snow and a Christmas tree is in the background. Text at bottom right reads: "A Merry Christmas." Chromolithograph. Entire image is embossed.
1908
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1908 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 14 x 9 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 6013, Box 1, Fldr 7 |
| Media Number | Box 1,Folder 7 |
| 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 | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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