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A Joyous Easter

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Easter postcard with two yellow chicks in a nest surrounded by Forget Me Nots. The nest is on the grass and a sprig of Pussy Willows is behind them. Text on front: "A Joyous Easter." Chromolithograph and embossed.

Date Created:
1908
Creator:
Brown & Woodley

Publication Information

Creator Brown & Woodley
Date Created 1908

Physical Description

Format Image
Extent 1 print
Dimensions 9 x 14 cm

Collection Information

Source Collection Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982
Call Number PH 6013
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
Rights Holder Wisconsin Historical Society
Unique ID
W012NP5
Legacy ID
WHi 148873

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