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In the days of literal cut and paste, creativity was king. As was featuring your television set. Happy holidays to all the Pandas!

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Chihuahua In The Mailbox At The De Bord House, 1962

Chihuahua In The Mailbox At The De Bord House, 1962

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    Sled Car Awesomeness, 1951

    Sled Car Awesomeness, 1951

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    #3

    Boundless Joy During The Holiday Season, 1971

    Boundless Joy During The Holiday Season, 1971

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    #5

    Kocmoud Family With Cats And Kittens, 1965

    Kocmoud Family With Cats And Kittens, 1965

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    #6

    Having A Ball In 1929!

    Having A Ball In 1929!

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    Tabitha
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, they sure look merry and happy here, don’t they? (/s, ffs)

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    #7

    Marcia, Vee And Ted And Their Perfect Christmas, 1950

    Marcia, Vee And Ted And Their Perfect Christmas, 1950

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    #8

    The Van Normans Are Snug In Their Stockings. They Gave Dot Strange Little Arms. 1956

    The Van Normans Are Snug In Their Stockings. They Gave Dot Strange Little Arms. 1956

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    Hippopotamuses
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They look as though they have the worst case of ectrodactyly known to man

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    #9

    Space Themes Were Very Popular, But Why Are They In A Lightbulb? 1957

    Space Themes Were Very Popular, But Why Are They In A Lightbulb? 1957

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    #10

    The Pippins Bursting Through The TV To Say Hello! 1953

    The Pippins Bursting Through The TV To Say Hello! 1953

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    #11

    Dick And Dinah Are Bonkers And I Love It, 1950s

    Dick And Dinah Are Bonkers And I Love It, 1950s

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    #13

    About To Shoot Santa (Or A Fisherman In Waders). And What Is That Small Kid Going To Do With The Rope? 1955

    About To Shoot Santa (Or A Fisherman In Waders). And What Is That Small Kid Going To Do With The Rope? 1955

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    #14

    Judy, Bernice And Ferdie, Christmas Puppets, 1952

    Judy, Bernice And Ferdie, Christmas Puppets, 1952

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    #15

    Creative Christmas Tree With Photos From The Binduigs, 1951

    Creative Christmas Tree With Photos From The Binduigs, 1951

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    #16

    The Bowdoins And Their Magical Blocks, 1953

    The Bowdoins And Their Magical Blocks, 1953

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    #17

    Another Space-Themed Card With Spacedog, Stauffer Family, 1955

    Another Space-Themed Card With Spacedog, Stauffer Family, 1955

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    #18

    Clever Idea With Candles. Godspeed To You, Elmer Farkas, Wherever You Are! 1950s

    Clever Idea With Candles. Godspeed To You, Elmer Farkas, Wherever You Are! 1950s

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    Hippopotamuses
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Symbolic torching of little ones. This has a dark 50's moral panic vibe to it.

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    Judy, Bernice And Ferdie Are At It Again, This Time In A Rocket! 1954

    Judy, Bernice And Ferdie Are At It Again, This Time In A Rocket! 1954

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    #20

    Dick And Dean Bringing Home The 1945 Holiday Necessities

    Dick And Dean Bringing Home The 1945 Holiday Necessities

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    #21

    Ted And Phyl Assisting A Horrified Santa, 1950

    Ted And Phyl Assisting A Horrified Santa, 1950

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    Hippopotamuses
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's because Santa knows a secret about the contents of that box. A secret that Santa would prefer not to be exposed.

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    #22

    The Busy B's - A Novelty Dog And Monkey Show, 1965

    The Busy B's - A Novelty Dog And Monkey Show, 1965

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    #23

    Hughes Family, 1962

    Hughes Family, 1962

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    Melissa Robinson
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The children's names are David, ricky, and Diane. Their parents' names are Richard and Helen. The last name is Hughes

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    #24

    Mom And Dad Ornaments, Nice Dog, 1930s

    Mom And Dad Ornaments, Nice Dog, 1930s

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    #25

    Unknown Couple On A Sleigh, 1950s

    Unknown Couple On A Sleigh, 1950s

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    #26

    Three Of The Swanson Children Glued To Aluminum Foil

    Three Of The Swanson Children Glued To Aluminum Foil

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    #27

    Greetings From Loon Lake Lodge, Minnesota, 1957

    Greetings From Loon Lake Lodge, Minnesota, 1957

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    I heart Boo-BI-es
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The picture of the older couple at the top of the wheel looks very modern for the time, could even pass for being taken today, imo

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    #28

    Willis Treaster And His Litany Of Complaints, 1930s

    Willis Treaster And His Litany Of Complaints, 1930s

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    M O'Connell
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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In spite of: ̶N̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶a̶l̶ ̶R̶i̶f̶l̶e̶ ̶A̶s̶s̶o̶c̶i̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ (edit: see Tabitha below), Federal Communications Commission, National Park Service, Civilian Conservation Corps, Public Works Programs, Reconstruction Finance Corporation, (FDRS: unknown, possibly a reference to FDR's New Deal), Federal Housing Administration, National Farmer's Union, Emergency Conservation Work Organization, (SPCW: unknown), Agricultural Adjustment Administration.

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    #29

    It Says "And Love To Sammy And Kimmy, Love Cheryl" - You Go, Cheryl!

    It Says "And Love To Sammy And Kimmy, Love Cheryl" - You Go, Cheryl!

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    #30

    Sonny And Agnes Heusser And Their Wedding, 1952

    Sonny And Agnes Heusser And Their Wedding, 1952

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    David
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    11 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Seeing this photo, on a 75" TV screen, and remember that as a boy a 13" TV didn't seem tiny because it is just what we had.

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    Bad News From The Clowns, 1960

    Bad News From The Clowns, 1960

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    #32

    Love The Existing Ribbon On This Card, And Another TV Theme, 1950s

    Love The Existing Ribbon On This Card, And Another TV Theme, 1950s

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    #33

    The Windsteins And Their Chalkboard Greetings, 1940s

    The Windsteins And Their Chalkboard Greetings, 1940s

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    #34

    Nothing Screams "Holiday Season" Like A Kid And His A Dead Rabbit

    Nothing Screams "Holiday Season" Like A Kid And His A Dead Rabbit

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    #35

    3 Eagle Scouts And 1 Cheerleader! 1958

    3 Eagle Scouts And 1 Cheerleader! 1958

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    Hippopotamuses
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    11 months ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only mum, dad, and the eldest boy know where the bodies are.

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