Happy New Year greeting and YMCA Open House invitation, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, 1891
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A New Year's greeting and invitation card for a YMCA open house held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, on January 1, 1891.
I’m not sure what to make of the “Museum of Natural Monstrosities” and the “Collection of Antiquities, Oddities, and Rarities” that were listed among the “Attractions” of the day.
Compliments of the Young Men’s Christian Association of Harrisburg, Pa. and its Best Wishes to You for
A HAPPY NEW YEAR and a Most Cordial Invitation to Visit the Open House To be Held at the Association Building, Second and Locust Sts., January 1st, 1891, From 2 to 10 P.M.
Please fill blank and present at entrance. Name ________ Address ________
Attractions. Music. Exhibition of Cameras. Museum of Natural Monstrosities. Collection of Antiquities, Oddities, and Rarities. Refreshments.
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