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

2021-10-12

G.049.01-03 - Merry Christmas 1910


These Christmas cards tell us that at Christmas 1910, Gustaf was still living in Galeton, and Gerda in Chicago.

Handembossed POSTCARD
H.L. Woehler, Buffalo, N.Y. (Made in Germany)

To: Mr Gust Ekman, Galeton, Box 342, PA
From: Gerda (Chicago, 23 Dec 1910)

God Jul och många klappar önskas dig hjärtligt från syster Gerda

I wish you a Merry Christmas with many parcels,
with love from sister Gerda



To: Mr Gustaf Ekman, Galeton, Potter Co, Box 342, PA, U.S.A.
From: Carl E (Gustaf's brother at the family farm in Sweden)

Storegd d 1/12 1910
Käre Broder Gustaf,
En glad och fridfull jul och dertill ett Godt Nytt År tillönskas dig Hjertligt af Carl E.

Dear Brother Gustaf, I wish you a merry and peaceful Christmas and also a Happy New Year, with love from Carl E 

A Merry X'mas
Copyright 1908, P Sander N.Y.

To: Mr Gust Ekman, Galeton, PA
From: ? (Galeton, Dec 26, 1910)

Et Godt Nyår till Dig 
Happy New Year


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