A Joyful Christmas 1908 Seal
United States · 1908 · None
This 1908 United States Christmas Seal features a prominent red cross emblem adorned with a sprig of holly. The design includes the text 'A Joyful Christmas' and the Roman numerals 'MCMVIII' (1908), signifying its holiday theme and year of issue.
Issued by the National Tuberculosis Association, this seal is part of an annual fundraising tradition that began in the United States in 1907. Funds raised from the sale of these seals were crucial in supporting public health initiatives and research to combat tuberculosis.
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