A Merry Christmas | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

A Merry Christmas

A Merry Christmas | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
A holiday postcard depicting the traditional image of St. Nicholas walking on foot garbed in a long green robe and carrying a bunch of switches for naughty children. Two children are walking with St. Nicholas, the boy appears to be stealing a toy from his bag, the girl is pulling a wagon. Snow and trees are visible in the background. Chromolithograph with gold foil and embossing. Printed in Germany.
DESCRIPTION
A holiday postcard depicting the traditional image of St. Nicholas walking on foot garbed in a long green robe and carrying a bunch of switches for naughty children. Two children are walking with St. Nicholas, the boy appears to be stealing a toy from his bag, the girl is pulling a wagon. Snow and trees are visible in the background. Chromolithograph with gold foil and embossing. Printed in Germany.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:37887
Creation Date:before 1930
Creator Name:Unknown
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County:
State:
Collection Name:Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 6013, Box 1, Folder 25
Original Dimensions:3.4375 x 5.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Card thought to be from the collection of Mildred Beam of Fox Lake, Wisconsin.
SUBJECTS
Ephemera
Trees
Clothing and dress
Coats
Costume
Dresses
Hats
Shoes
Christmas
Greeting cards
Santa Claus
Children
Snow

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