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postcard

Catalog Number
1984.2.198
Date of Origin
1913
Description
Postcard with 2 images of the front. One is pilgrims, some seem to be outside a small boat and some are in the boat. There is a ship in the background. The other image is of harvested vegetables. The card says, Best Thanksgiving Wishes.There is a postmark of 1913.
History
This postcard was sent in November of 1913 to Ruth A. Bartels Van Dyke (1909-1984), address 307 W. 18th, Holland, MI.
The postcard was sent by her aunt, Hermina “Minnie” Bartels Dirkse (1886-1978), sister to Ruth’s father A. John Bartels (1884-1957).
The “Aunt Clara” and “Uncle Manus” mentioned in the note refer to Ruth’s aunt Clara Zwemer Bartels and uncle Hermanus Bartels (1888-1967).
Gift of
unknown