Summary
Christmas Card made by Fifth Avenue circa 1960s. It features a nativity scene. It one of a series of cards collected by Mrs. Peg Harris who lived at Tollerton, Templeton Street, Avoca. The card is from Elizabeth Matheson it is not addressed to anyone specifically.
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 card folded in half to give four sides. On the front is an illustration of three shepherds with their sheep walking towards the manger and the Nativity scene. Colours used are red, blue, green and yellow on a pale green and blue background decorated with gold glitter.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Lester & Helen Harris, 25 Aug 1992
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Mrs Peg Harris, Avoca, Victoria, Australia, circa 1960s
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circa 1960s
From Elizabeth Matheson -
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Inscriptions
Printed, inside: To wish you/all the happiness.. [extensive text]. Inscribed: Warm Xmas Greetings to you all/I hope you all have a very/Happy [sic] time much Love/Elizabeth Matheson. Printed, back: Z/a FIFTH AVENUE Production/3 X 7-3.
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Overall Dimensions
10.7 cm (Length), 12.8 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Cards, Celebrations, Christmas, Christmas Cards, Correspondence, Rituals