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The card pictures a girl asleep in bed. An angel hovers above her, sprinkling her with roses. A…
May your New Year be happy my dear
The card pictures a girl asleep in bed. An angel hovers above her, sprinkling her with roses. A blue early morning - or evening - sky is in the background. This scene is framed by vines, flowers, angel faces, and a gold border.

May your New Year be happy my dear

Datebetween 1800 and 1899
FormatEphemera
Notes
The card pictures a girl asleep in bed.  An angel hovers above her, sprinkling her with roses.  A blue, early morning - or evening - sky is in the background.  This scene is framed by vines, flowers, angel faces, and a gold border.
Medium
Dimensions12 cm x 8 cm (4 3/4 in. x 3 1/8 in.)
Language
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberSAR-GC-CHNY-S-18XX-194
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