Merry Christmas Bell Ringing Santa Claus Postcard
Title
Merry Christmas Bell Ringing Santa Claus Postcard
Description
This postcard is oriented vertically and has a winter snow scene as its focal point. Santa Claus stands in the center wearing a red and white robe (which has a raised imprint effect) with a black belt and boots. He holds a blue ribbon attached to two large golden bells over his head and he wears tan gloves. On his back is a woven basket with toys (including a doll, sword, and drum) he stands on a snowy field but in front of his are large holly leaves and berries. next to him on the right side of the card is an evergreen tree with lit candles on its branches and golden ornaments. Behind him is a town and snow falls in the dark sky. In the upper left corner it reads "Merry Christmas" in gold script.
Subject
Roseliep Christmas Postcard Collection
Roseliep, Raymond
Christmas Postcards
Santa Claus
Source
Raymond Roseliep Collection. Finding aids for the collection can be found at http://libguides.loras.edu/special/roseliep
Format
JPEG
Rights
The Loras College Library rights statement is located at http://libguides.loras.edu/special/rights
Contributor
Hahn, Sara
Type
Image
Date
Date postcard was scanned: 20151208
Identifier
RoseliepPostcards_002
Language
English
Coverage
Box 1, Tab 19
Original Format
Postcard
Physical Dimensions
9x14 cm
Collection
Citation
“Merry Christmas Bell Ringing Santa Claus Postcard,” Loras College Digital Collections, accessed December 25, 2024, http://digitalcollections.loras.edu/items/show/2850.