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Commercial Art for the Christmas
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Black ink line and wash drawing of a Nativity scene in a circular composition of the Christ Child, Mary and Joseph. There is a star at the upper left. Printer's instructions are written in the margins, indicating page number, use of "Phantom Halftone in red, to 6," and caption notes to read, "Make this a reverent Christmas by attending the church of your choice."
Boyum, Sid, 1914-1991
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W014CXD
WHi 124615
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