Christmas Tree | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Christmas Tree

Christmas Tree | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
A Christmas tree stands in the corner of a living room furnished with a tufted sofa, left, and harp floor lamp. On the far right is a desk or writing table. In front of the tree is a toy train set and a village of small houses. There is a large doll house at the rear, partially obscured by a toy crib holding two large baby dolls. A Santa Claus figure is under the tree, which is decorated with ornaments, tinsel garland, and short lengths of glass bead garland.
DESCRIPTION
A Christmas tree stands in the corner of a living room furnished with a tufted sofa, left, and harp floor lamp. On the far right is a desk or writing table. In front of the tree is a toy train set and a village of small houses. There is a large doll house at the rear, partially obscured by a toy crib holding two large baby dolls. A Santa Claus figure is under the tree, which is decorated with ornaments, tinsel garland, and short lengths of glass bead garland.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:142524
Creation Date:circa 1922
Creator Name:Brumder, Herbert P.
City:Milwaukee
County:Milwaukee
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Brumder family and Milwaukee German ancestry research papers, 1844-2014
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH Milwaukee Mss 229.13XII
Original Dimensions:5.5 x 3.5 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
This photograph was likely taken at the house of the photographer's niece, Gertrude Merker (Mrs. Clifford) Messinger. The Messingers had two young daughters, Mary and Joanne, at the time of the photograph.
SUBJECTS
Trees
Carpets
Draperies
Furniture
Interior decoration
Living rooms
Christmas
Santa Claus
Indoor photography
Dolls
Toys

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