[China; Racism] .

Season's Greetings. United States Ship. U.S. Asiatic Fleet, [with] black and white photograph of U. S. S. Bittern, China.

Chefoo, China: ca. 1922. English language Christmas and New Year's greeting card for use of a service man on the U. S. S. Bittern, which was assigned to the Asiatic Squadron from 1922 on. With printed mock-Chinese doggerel at the front cover which reads:
"Too muchee long time no have see, Old flend acloss the sea,
One litty Chit my sendee you, Talkey Melly Klisimas, and New Year too."
With printed greeting inside the card, unsigned with real b&w photograph of the U. S. S. Bittern, "Greetings from the Far East" printed below it. Cream illustrated cover stock, with the US and a many starred flag on a navy background, printed in gold, red, green and gold, red & white cord ties. 5 3/4 x 3 3/4" Very good condition. Item #24821

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