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Offline facs50

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Old photo found in a desk bought in London
« on: Sunday 05 November 23 16:27 GMT (UK) »
Many years ago, a friend bought a roll-top desk in London.  When the desk was recently moved to another home, this photo fell out.  My native language is English, and I only studied Spanish for one year. I asked a French Canadian friend, but he cannot determine the language,  He believes it might be another Indo-European language. 
Can anyone translate the writing on the back of the photo? 
Is there any way to determine if the brooch can be identified?
Thank you in advance.

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Re: Old photo found in a desk bought in London
« Reply #1 on: Monday 06 November 23 19:45 GMT (UK) »
I think it's basically "happy Christmas and happy new year" in Danish.

Christmas 53
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Re: Old photo found in a desk bought in London
« Reply #2 on: Monday 06 November 23 20:26 GMT (UK) »
You're right ShaunJ
full text
Kjære Gerda
og Freddy
Ønsker dere
en god Jul
og et godt Nytaar
Masse hilsen
Din Nancy
Jule 53

Efter Maleri
ai Swartz
Julen 52.


Dear Gerda and Freddy, I wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Best regards Your Nancy.
Christmas '53

After Painting Swartz Christmas '52.