A Joyful Christmas | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society

Postcard

A Joyful Christmas

A Joyful Christmas | Postcard | Wisconsin Historical Society
Holiday postcard with Santa Claus sledding down a snow-covered hill on a toboggan with a sack of toys on his back. He is wearing his traditional red hat with holly on it, and a white fur-trimmed red suit. Trees are in the background, and holly is in the foreground. The postcard has a metallic gold border. The text: "A Joyful Christmas" is at the bottom. Chromolithograph. Embossed throughout with a fine pattern.
DESCRIPTION
Holiday postcard with Santa Claus sledding down a snow-covered hill on a toboggan with a sack of toys on his back. He is wearing his traditional red hat with holly on it, and a white fur-trimmed red suit. Trees are in the background, and holly is in the foreground. The postcard has a metallic gold border. The text: "A Joyful Christmas" is at the bottom. Chromolithograph. Embossed throughout with a fine pattern.
RECORD DETAILS
Image ID:80467
Creation Date:before 1930
Creator Name:Unknown
City:
County:
State:
Collection Name:Greeting card collection, circa 1850-1982
Genre:Postcard
Original Format Type:prints, photomechanical
Original Format Number:PH 6013, Box 1, Fldr 25
Original Dimensions:3.375 x 5.375 inches
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
4700
SUBJECTS
Sleds
Berries
Foliage
Greeting cards
Santa Claus
Beards
Men
Moustache
Sledding
Toys
Trees
Clothing and dress
Coats
Costume
Hats
Christmas
Snow

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