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The card pictures a girl holding two white doves. A branch of leaves partially frames her. The …
May the New Year prove bright and fair
The card pictures a girl holding two white doves. A branch of leaves partially frames her. The background is beige.

May the New Year prove bright and fair

Datebetween 1800 and 1899
FormatEphemera
Notes
The card pictures a girl holding two white doves.  A branch of leaves partially frames her.  The background is beige.
Medium
Dimensions12 cm x 16 cm (4 3/4 in. x 6 5/16 in.)
Language
ProvenanceFrom the estate of Douglas Duncan, ESq., Toronto
CollectionSpecial Collections in the Arts
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberSAR-GC-CHNY-S-18XX-297
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