"St. Nicholas" Magazine Christmas Cover | Magazine or Periodical | Wisconsin Historical Society

Magazine or Periodical

"St. Nicholas" Magazine Christmas Cover

"St. Nicholas" Magazine Christmas Cover | Magazine or Periodical | Wisconsin Historical Society
Christmas issue of "St. Nicholas" magazine, the most studied children's periodical of the 19th century, which was published by Mary Mapes Dodge. This cover, which is by noted artist George Inness, Jr., shows a red-robed Santa Claus figure riding in a sleigh/magazine drawn by six reindeer.
DESCRIPTION
Christmas issue of "St. Nicholas" magazine, the most studied children's periodical of the 19th century, which was published by Mary Mapes Dodge. This cover, which is by noted artist George Inness, Jr., shows a red-robed Santa Claus figure riding in a sleigh/magazine drawn by six reindeer.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:37883
Creation Date: 1883
Creator Name:Inness, George, Jr.
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Collection Name:Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s
Genre:Magazine or Periodical
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:CF 90189
Original Dimensions:6.5 x 9 inches
SUBJECTS
Deer
Costume
Hats
Christmas
Santa Claus
Beards
Men
Sleds

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