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Christmas Greetings
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Holiday card printed on a paper towel. The text reads: "Christmas Greetings, I couldn't afford a Christmas card so ---- my wish with cheer to spare I've printed on this paper towel that I swiped from ***** you know where!" A candle, holly, a poinsettia and stars decorate the front. On the inside are "Ladies" and "Gents" on restroom doors. The text "Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!' appears at the bottom. Letterpress, red and green inks.
1942
Forget-Me-Not Greeting Cards
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A Merry Christmas
1845
Two holiday cards with European Robins. Robins are a symbol of Christmas in Great Britain. Caption reads: "A merry christmas." Chromolithograph. Images and greetings are embossed and glued to cards.
