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A Christmas Wish
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Holiday card with the Statue of Liberty in the foreground. Four United States warplanes fly overhead and buildings with an American flag appear in the background. Metallic gold stars and holly added using thermography. On the inside (not shown) is the Liberty Bell with a red, white and blue ribbon. The verse reads: "Not a new wish, but the old one with a new and stronger meaning ... Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year To You!" Offset lithography.
1942
Publication Information
| Date Created | 1942 |
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Physical Description
| Format | Image |
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| Extent | 1 print |
| Dimensions | 12 x 15 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982 |
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| Call Number | PH 6013, box4, fldr78 |
| 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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