EPHEMERA : GREETINGS CARDS : SEASONAL CUSTOMS

Title: in pleasant recollection
Object Name: Greeting card, Christmas
Date Made: World War I
World War I
Description: Christmas card, folded cardboard with folded paper inset, joined by bow of pink ribbon. Front carries legend, 'In pleasant recollection' and decoration featuring misteltoe, a black cat sitting in a lifeboat which bears the words 'Here's good luck', an anchor and a horseshoe. Inset carries printed Chrsitmas greeting and a handwritten inscription 'To Minnie, From Harry'. (Minnie Logan, received from her brother, Harry).
Materials: Cardboard, paper, ribbon
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.2010.52.11
Copyright: National Museums NI

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