1944 Press Photo New York Mrs. Marguerite Hirs, son Christoper and their dog NYC

Mrs. Marguerite Hirs, wife of Wernar Hirs, Swiss Vice Consul in New York, and her son, Christopher, are greeted by their dog, "Punch", as they arrive in New York by Pan American clipper from Libson today. An RAF. pilot gave them the dog 2 and a half years ago and when they started making arrangements to come here, they shipped the pet on a convoy ship 2 months ago. Photo measures 9 x 7.25 inches. Photo is dated 01-19-1944.

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