Christmas is Sharing | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Christmas is Sharing

Christmas is Sharing | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Three young friends are shown with puppets and setting ready to give a performance of Hansel and Gretel. Of their earnings, they intend to give $3 to the Empty Stocking Club. They are Barbara Torkelson (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Torkelson), Janet Ficken (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ficken), and Nan Wegner (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wegner). Mrs. Wegner has given many puppet performances on TV, and is the advisor to her daughter and friends. The girls are seen performing behind a gingerbread house and holding large lollipops with their puppets.
DESCRIPTION
Three young friends are shown with puppets and setting ready to give a performance of Hansel and Gretel. Of their earnings, they intend to give $3 to the Empty Stocking Club. They are Barbara Torkelson (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Torkelson), Janet Ficken (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ficken), and Nan Wegner (daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Wegner). Mrs. Wegner has given many puppet performances on TV, and is the advisor to her daughter and friends. The girls are seen performing behind a gingerbread house and holding large lollipops with their puppets.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:139363
Creation Date: 12 01 1957
Creator Name:Stein, Edwin
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Edwin Stein negatives and photographs, 1952-1965
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 2709.0539D
Original Dimensions:35 mm
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
One of 21 photos. Published in the Wisconsin State Journal on December 1, 1957. Also see Image IDs: 139348, 139351, 139356 and 139368.
SUBJECTS
Christmas
Children
Indoor photography
Candy
Money
Fund raising
Clothing and dress
Clubs
Charities
Puppets

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