A 'Swenglish' journey through family photos, notes and postcards
from the early 20th century.

2021-03-31

G.028.01-03 Christmas 1904 - New Year 1905

God Jul 1904 - Gott Nytt År 1905



To: Mr Gustaf Ekman, Galeton Box 113, Potter Co, Pa
From: Gerda  (Chicago 25 Dec 1904)

Glad och treflig jul önskas dig af syster Gerda
Merry Christmas from your sister Gerda




To: Mr Gustaf Ekman, Galeton Box 113, Potter Co, Pa
From: Gerda, Chicago,  Dec 31 1904 - via Patton Pa, Jan 2, 1905

"Missent to Patton, Pa" - "Felsänt till Patton, Pa"
(Seems I'm not the only one to find Gerda's writing hard to interpret sometimes!)

Godt Nytt År önskar jag dig o kära hälsningar o tack för julpresenten.
Skall snart skrifva. Syster Gerda.

Happy New Year to you and my best wishes and thanks for the Christmas present.
Will write soon. Your sister, Gerda




To: Herr Gustaf Ekman, Galeton, Potter Co, Pa, Box 113, Nort America
From: Ester (one of his sisters in Sweden)

Godt Nytt År 1905 tillönskas dig av syster Ester
Många kära hälsningar från oss alla

Happy New Year 1905 from your sister Ester
Warmest regards from us all

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