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This religious card shows a detailed image of "Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives" in its upper…
With the season's greetings
This religious card shows a detailed image of "Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives" in its upper third. A quote from "Matt. XXIV. 42" is placed at the card's centre. The lower portion contains a rhyming religious verse. These elements are framed by a drawing of an olive tree.

With the season's greetings

Datebetween 1800 and 1899
FormatEphemera
Notes
This religious card shows a detailed image of "Jerusalem from the Mount of Olives" in its upper third.  A quote from "Matt. XXIV. 42" is placed at the card's centre.  The lower portion contains a rhyming religious verse.  These elements are framed by a drawing of an olive tree.
Medium
Dimensions17 cm x 11 cm (6 11/16 in. x 4 5/16 in.)
Language
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberSAR-GC-CHNY-S-18XX-125
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