Santa Claus Mail Box | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society

Photograph

Santa Claus Mail Box

Santa Claus Mail Box | Photograph | Wisconsin Historical Society
Harry Dimond, general manager of Hills Dry Goods Store & Postmaster Walter Hyland stand on either side of the "Santa Claus Mail Box" placed in Hill's Dry Goods store, 202 State Street at Christmas time. Sign says: "Post your letter to Santa Claus here. He will answer you from his home at Santa Claus Land. Write Now!"
DESCRIPTION
Harry Dimond, general manager of Hills Dry Goods Store & Postmaster Walter Hyland stand on either side of the "Santa Claus Mail Box" placed in Hill's Dry Goods store, 202 State Street at Christmas time. Sign says: "Post your letter to Santa Claus here. He will answer you from his home at Santa Claus Land. Write Now!"
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:16167
Creation Date:date unknown 11 24
Creator Name:McVicar, Angus B., 1903-1964
City:Madison
County:Dane
State:Wisconsin
Collection Name:Photo Copy Service photographs and negatives, 1925-1983
Genre:Photograph
Original Format Type:negative, original
Original Format Number:PH 6058.4986B
Original Dimensions:8 x 10 inches
SUBJECTS
Indoor photography
Men
Department stores
Signs and signboards
Coats
Eyeglasses
Suits (Clothing)
Christmas
Santa Claus

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