Cats Having a Christmas Picnic
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
The card features a family of four cats gathered around and eating a picnic meal. In addition to the food on the white blanket, there is a tea kettle as well. The cat cutting the food and serving it is black, the other larger cat is gray and white, and the two smaller ones are light gray and white and gray and brown. There is a holly decoration along the left side of the card and "Merry may they Christmas be" is printed in the upper right.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170420
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 4, Tab 2
Father Christmas and an Angel Driving a Car Full of Toys
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
On a snowy night, with a white church in the background, Father Christmas and an angel are seen driving a white car that is filled to the brim with toys and food. On the top right-hand side the phrase "Wishing You A Merry Christmas" is printed in dark blue ink.On the bottom left-hand side there is a signature in cursive handwriting.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170422
Balderston, Celia
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Box 6, Tab 2
Father Christmas and Angel Set Table
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
Father Christmas, dressed in a long red coat with a basket of toys on his back, and an angel with a shining halo are setting out treats on a table. It has a small decorated Christmas tree on top, and scattered around are plates of fruit and a couple dolls. "A merry Christmas" is printed near the bottom.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170502
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 7, Tab 5
Father Christmas and Children Leaving Treats
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
The background of the card depicts Father Christmas, laden with toys and carrying a lantern, walking through the snow towards a house. There is an inset scene in the bottom right which shows an interior room. Two children, an older girl in red and a younger boy in brown, are leaving an apple and other treats on a table by a tree for Father Christmas. "A Merry Christmas" is printed at the bottom.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170424
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 12
Father Christmas and Christmas Decorations
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
The main rectangular inset of the card features a holly decoration; to its upper left is a smaller circular inset of a white-clothed Father Christmas. Surrounding the scenes are ornaments, holly, and a bell. "Christmas Greetings" is printed in the bottom left.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170425
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 17
Father Christmas Gives Children Snacks and Gifts
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
Father Christmas is dressed in a long blue coat and soldier-like hat, with a brown harness holding the pack on his back. To two young girls, he is gesturing at a table set with snacks, presents, and a tree. Beyond the circular scene inset in the card is a snowy hill with a few trees. "A Merry Christmas" is printed in the bottom left.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170422
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 3
Father Christmas Hands Treats to Girls
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
The main scene of the card is in the center, displayed like it's a photograph hung underneath a sprig of holly. In it, against the backdrop of a lighted and decorated Christmas tree, Father Christmas in red hands a pretzel to one brunette girl. The blonde girl is waiting for hers, likely the ginger bread man he holds in his other hand. "Wishing You a Merry Christmas" is printed at the bottom.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned: 20170419
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 3, Tab 3
Father Christmas Rings Bells
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
Father Christmas is dressed in a long red cloak tied with a brown cord. A branch is stuck through the cord. He has a bell in each hand and is ringing them. Behind him is a banquet table on which food and drinks are visible, and in the background there is a lighted and decorated Christmas tree. In front of the table are two dolls, a wagon, and a horse. "Merry Christmas" is printed at the bottom of the card.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170419
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 3, Tab 7
Father Christmas Stands at the Dinner Table
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
The black-and-white card shows Father Christmas in a hooded robe standing at a full dinner table. It holds a pot, wine bottle, glass, main dish and more. The background is a rough wooden wall with a door frame to the right. He is holding a card with red writing which reads, "Ne vous embetez pas trop dans cette nouvelle annee!" or, 'Do not bother too much in this new year.'
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170425
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 18
Girl Holds Out Apron for Father Christmas' Gifts
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Father Christmas
A blonde-haired girl in a pink and white dress holds out her white apron to receive gifts from Father Christmas. He is dressed in a brown and white-trimmed fur coat and is giving her what appears to be food. With his right hand he carries a decorated Christmas tree over his shoulder. "A merry Christmas" is printed in the bottom right corner.
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at <a href="http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep"> http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep</a>
Date postcard was scanned:20170424
Bernhard, Hannah
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Box 6, Tab 12