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Merry Christmas

Description: Dec. 25 is written on parchment paper that is surrounded by holly and berries. The gray background is decorated with snow and icicles.
The message on the back of the postcard reads: Dear Mr. Riley. I like your poetry very much. I like your Bear Story, and The Raggedy Man, the best. How are you? I wish you a Merry Christmas. Your friend, Mary Henrietta Ryan Dist. #2.
Origin: 1911-12-22
Source: http://images.indianahistory.org/cdm/ref/collection/DC003/id/108
Collection: James Whitcomb Riley -- Hoosier Poet
Copyright: Indianapolis-Marion County Public Library Riley Collection, 1835-1960, Indiana Historical Society
Geography: Wisconsin--Hub City
Subjects: Christmas cards
Christmas
Parchment
Holly
Berries
Snow
Icicles

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