Photograph
Santa Claus with a Commercial Message
| A plastic statue of Santa Claus is standing in front of a store window display advertising a Christmas sale. The statue has a sign hanging around Santa's neck that reads: "For God so love the world he gave us K-Mart, Sears, and instant holiday credit!" On the ground next to him is is a shopping bag with "Consumers for Christ" written on it. This image is a photograph that was glued inside of a Christmas card. |
| Image ID: | 80917 |
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| Creation Date: | 1986 |
| Creator Name: | Clark, Paul |
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| Collection Name: | Classified file, circa 1850s-1950s |
| Genre: | Photograph |
| Original Format Type: | photographic print, b&w |
| Original Format Number: | CF 90189 |
| Original Dimensions: | 3.5 x 5 inches |
| Advertising |
| Sidewalks |
| Christmas |
| Santa Claus (Legendary character) |
| Outdoor photography |
| Religion |
| Display of merchandise |
| Show windows |
| Storefronts |
| Signs and signboards |
| This image is issued by the Wisconsin Historical Society. Use of the image requires written permission from the staff of the Collections Division. It may not be sold or redistributed, copied or distributed as a photograph, electronic file, or any other media. The image should not be significantly altered through conventional or electronic means. Images altered beyond standard cropping and resizing require further negotiation with a staff member. The user is responsible for all issues of copyright. Please Credit: Wisconsin Historical Society. |
| Location: | Wisconsin Historical Society Archives, 4th Floor, Madison, Wisconsin |
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