Greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan

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Greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan

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2009

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al-Hussein, Abdullah II bin
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al-Yassin, Rania

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This is a handwritten greeting card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. The front of the card features a golden monogram with a crown-like element. Inside, the message extends holiday wishes for a special time of year, hoping the recipient is surrounded by family and friends. It accompanies a gift, which is meant to add "Jordanian cheer." The card also highlights the cultural heritage of the region, specifically the centuries-old tradition of artisans using mother-of-pearl to create beautiful and opulent designs. The gift is likely a mother-of-pearl object, symbolizing the warmth of the Jordanian people and the "precious friendship for now, and all time." The card is signed simply "Abdullah and Rania".

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Amman, Jordan
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English
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EWG_1376_02_08-09
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bin al-Hussein, Abdullah, II, and Rania al-Yassin. 2009. “Greeting Card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan”. Compound Object. Communication Document. Greeting Card from King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan. Elie Wiesel Digital Archive. https://grayzel.gratz.edu/ew/greeting-card-king-abdullah-ii-and-queen-rania-jordan.

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