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card, greeting

Catalog Number
2016.1.30
Date of Origin
1951
Materials
paper
Description
Greeting card, image of an open book with flowers on top. Candle beside book. Framed verse on the wall behind book "The Lord Bless Thee And Keep Thee".   Sent to Lydia Kragt from nephewTed Kragt and his wife Janet.
History
This card was sent to area resident Lydia Williams Kragt (1877-1956). Lydia broke her arm December 31, 1951 and received numerous greeting cards.
Lydia married Gerrit H. Kragt in Holland, MI on 4-27-1897. They had 9 children: Marie (1897- ); Art (1899-1949); Harold (1901-1985); Katherine (1904-1967); Esther (1907-1982); Hilda (1909- ); Glenn (1916-1986); Ruth (1918-2000); and Elmer (1921-1966). All 9 were born in Holland, MI.
Gift of
Steinfort, Julie