Merry Christmas | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas | Print | Wisconsin Historical Society
Holiday card with the American Eagle, gripping lightening bolts, ribbons and holly in his talons. In the background are clouds and a map of the United States. On both sides are holly, and gold ribbons and bells. Below the eagle is the text: "Merry Christmas. And May ever the stars smile down from above, On our friends and homes in the land we love. H.G. Kronke Hardware Co. Madison, Wis." Letterpress and thermography, embossed.
DESCRIPTION
Holiday card with the American Eagle, gripping lightening bolts, ribbons and holly in his talons. In the background are clouds and a map of the United States. On both sides are holly, and gold ribbons and bells. Below the eagle is the text: "Merry Christmas. And May ever the stars smile down from above, On our friends and homes in the land we love. H.G. Kronke Hardware Co. Madison, Wis." Letterpress and thermography, embossed.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:80755
Creation Date: 1918
Creator Name:Unknown
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County:
State:
Collection Name:Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982
Genre:Print
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 6013, box 4, fldr 76
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 4.1875 inches
SUBJECTS
Berries
Birds
Bells
Foliage
Maps
Christmas
Greeting cards
Patriotism
Signs and symbols
Ephemera
Holidays

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