Summary
Christmas Card made by Fifth Avenue, circa 1950s. It features a calander, evergreen branches and Christmas decorations. It one of a series of cards collected by Mrs Peg Harris who lived at Tollerton, Templeton Street, Avoca. The card is from Merle, Jack & Family to Grandma Peggy, Bill & Boys.
Margaret 'Peg' Preston Harris (nee Brereton) grew up at 'Tollerton' with her mother Sara Brereton (nee Preston) and father William Brereton, along with her sister Nellie (who died young) and five step brothers and sisters: Grace, William, Gordon, Charles, Lillian and Florence (from William's first marriage). Margaret remained in the house when she married William Harris. The couple had two sons Terence and John. The cards feature many of Margaret's immediate and extended family.
Physical Description
Piece of white paper folded twice to give four sides. On the front is an illustration in blue, green, red and yellow of New Year baubles and holly surrounding a calendar displaying January 1. The upper and lower right hand side of the card has been cut away to give the effect of the corners turning back to glimpse the inside right of the card. Smaller versions of the celebratory objects are sketched on the inside right and left and on the back of the card.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Lester & Helen Harris, 25 Aug 1992
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Addressed To
Mrs Peg Harris, Avoca, Victoria, Australia, circa 1950s
Card addressed to Grandma Peggy, Bill & Boys -
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circa 1950s
From Merle Jack & Family -
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Inscriptions
Printed, front: NEW YEAR/Greetings. Printed, inside: Here's hoping that/ the old year brought...[extensive text]/To Dear Grandma Peggy Bill & Boys/With Fondest Love/From Merle Jack & Family. Printed, back: a FIFTH AVENUE Production/TRADE MARK/ 3NI-3.
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Overall Dimensions
11.9 cm (Length), 14.4 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Cards, Celebrations, Christmas, Christmas Cards, Correspondence, Rituals