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Seasons Greetings, Happy Xmas
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Holiday card with the American and Republic of China flags tied together with a cord with tassels. Above is "UNITED STATES" in a Chinese themed typeface. Between the flags and poles reads: "Seasons Greetings, Happy Xmas." Below is the verse "Too Muchee long time no home see, Old flend across the sea, One litty Chit me sendee you, Talkey Melly Klisimas, And New Year too." And underneath that, inside of a double dragon symbol, it reads: "U.S. Armed Forces, Tsingtao. China." On the inside (not shown) is a crucifix with a verse "O'er Sea and Land O'er Valley and Hill, O'er Wind Swept Moor and Frozen Rill, Warm From A Heart That's Fond and True, My Christmas Greeting Flies To You. To Wish you every good wish this Christmas, and the coming year." On the back is an American Eagle perched on a rock with his wings raised. Letterpress.
1942
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1942 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 13 x 10 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 6013, box 4, fldr 78 |
| Media Number | Box 4,Folder 78 |
| 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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