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Catalog Number
2018.7.1
Date of Origin
1955
Artist/Author
none
Materials
paper
Dimensions
8" in.
Description
Birthday card, the front cover is pink and white with pink roses.  In black letters is the caption "Happy Birthday To Our Daughter".  On the inside of the card, in black letters, it says "We're hoping your birthday is happy all through...". 

At the bottom, a hand written note from Albert and Clara Bielefeld to their daughter Emily Bielefeld Mouw.
"Congratulations on your 36th birthday & we hope & pray that you may have many many more happy years.  Loving wishes & all our love your Mother & Daddy.".
History
Card given to Emily Mouw from her parents.

Albert Bielefeld was born in Germany on November 4, 1888. Clara Raak was born in Grand Rapids, MI on August 20, 1893. They were married in Holland, MI on September 23, 1915. Albert passed away in Holland, MI on March 24, 1966, Clara passed away in Zeeland, MI on August 12, 1976, both were buried in Pilgrim Home Cemetery. Albert worked at the Holland Racine Shoe Company (1921-1952) and lived in Holland at 909 West 16th Street (1921) and 199 West 16th Street (1927- ca. 1960) with Clara and their four children (Elmer, Emily, Dorothy).
Gift of
Mouw, Mary