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Santa as an Airship Pilot
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Santa Claus riding in the gondola of an airship with his load of toys. The illustration by Louis Fancher appeared on the December 22, 1906, issue of Ridgeway's: A Militant Weekly for God and Country.
1906
Fancher, Louis D., 1884-1944
Publication Information
| Creator | Fancher, Louis D., 1884-1944 |
|---|---|
| Date Created | 1906 |
Physical Description
| Format | Image |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 23 x 28 cm |
Collection Information
| Source Collection | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
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| Call Number | CF 90189 Oversize |
Copyright Information
| Copyright Status | NO COPYRIGHT - UNITED STATES |
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| Rights Holder | Wisconsin Historical Society |
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