Tho' the season cold and drear... Christmas card

c.1880

The Postal Museum
London, United Kingdom

Embossed Christmas card, one sided with flaps.
Gilt heart opens to reveal message, on embossed flowers with cross. Anchor lifts to reveal message, on embossed white card.
Message written under the gilt heart reads: 'Tho' the season cold and drear/ friendship blossoms all the year'.
Message written under flowers reads: 'Wishing you a Merry Christmas/ and a Happy New Year'.
BPMA reference: OB1995.27/5.

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Title: Tho' the season cold and drear... Christmas card
Date: c.1880

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