EPHEMERA : GREETINGS CARDS : SEASONAL CUSTOMS : CHRISTMAS

Object Name: Card
Description: Christmas and New Year card, small double sided card, with fringed edging. One side shows a colour illustration of a young girl skating on ice, with inscription 'Joyous be thy Christmas'. Reverse side illustration shows a boy in a sailor suit, playing with toy boat and inscription 'A glad New Year.'
Materials: Card, edged braid fringe
Catalogue Number: HOYFM.2012.244

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