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Here I am with my sisters in two early 50s Christmas cards. In the first, I am with my sister Peggy in a circa 1951 card. And in the 2nd, probably from 1952, my younger sister Annie Lou, being born in 1950, has joined us in this card.
Merry Christmas to all!!!
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Love the old photos!
Merry Christmas
Yes, sir...I have a great appreciation for them, too~ Thank you for your love of these, walksoftly.
These were from my family collection, but I purchased a box of 40s era picture recently. These were of Europe, very nice photos, some of which I'll post.
Thank you, bratjdd and mustang tony for your loves, and to tttomtucker for your like!
Thank you, jojomang!
Adorable photos, Ted. They inspired me to post a couple of my own!
Thank you all for your comments on and loves of these photocards!
Merry Christmas!!!!