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Metadata
Object Identification Number |
1989.143.008y |
Object Name |
Postcard, Photographic |
Donor |
Steffensen, Laura |
Description |
Postcard with a stylized bird resting on a limb. Below reads "WEALTH OF HAPPINESS." The back of the postcard is addressed to "Mr. P. Madsen" with no corresponding note or letter. Inside album 1989.143.008a. 5 1/2" W x 3 1/2" L Peter Madsen was born on January 7, 1840 in Denmark. He immigrated to the United States in 1870 and became a citizen in 1878. Johanna Conradena Johansen was born December 10, 1848 in Jylland, Denmark. They married on October 7, 1871. Johanna died in 1888 from childbirth, and Peter in 1929. Both are buried in the Elk Horn Cemetery in Iowa. They had three daughters: Laura Sophie Sorensen, Martha Nelsine/Nicoline Andersen, Peterna Maren "Mary" Poulsen. Laurits (Lawrence) was likely their son. |
Creation Date |
10/21/1911 |
Associated People |
Madsen, Peter |
Search Terms |
Madsen, Peter Postcard Bird Exira, Iowa |
Date Received by Museum |
1989 |
Images |
347\1989143008y.JPG |
Accession number |
1989.143 |