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Humorous Marriage Proposal Postcard, 1906

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Humorous photographic postcard sent to Miss Julia Swenson, Short Hills, C/O Mrs. Byrd postmarked Millburn, November 12, 1906. Postcard features a man holding a skein of yarn, while a woman rolls it. Text: "He: Would you marry me if I were rich. She: I might! People will do ANYTHING for money."

2023.119.005

2023.119

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         Humorous Marriage Proposal Postcard, 1906 picture number 1
         Humorous Marriage Proposal Postcard, 1906 picture number 1
            Humorous Marriage Proposal Postcard, 1906 picture number 2

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