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Tall-Tale Postcard: Santa on a Bi-Plane
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Photomontage of Santa Claus and his reindeer riding on the top wing of a bi-plane. More sacks of toys and wrapped gifts are on the lower wing. Buildings and skyline of a large city are visible below.
1909
North American Postcard Co., Kansas City, Missouri
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W0147WC
WHi 37890
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