Christmas Flirtation
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting a woman standing beneath the mistletoe. A painting of Santa Claus with the words Merry Christmas hangs on the wall beside her. Title printed under image reads "Christmas Flirtation".
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1882-12-23 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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Santa Claus Can't Say...
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting a young child eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus. She stands before a grand fireplace adorned with festive decorations and stockings hung with care. Title printed under image reads "Santa Claus Can't Sat That I've Forgotten Anything".
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1886-12-25 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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Peace And Good Will. Ringing in the Air
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting two images of Santa Claus Ringing in the Christmas Season. One side captioned, Ding!, the other side captioned, Dong!!
At top of image: "Peace And Good Will. Ringing In The Air"
Title printed under image reads "Ding! Dong!!"
Middle of illustration signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1885 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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A Merry Christmas
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting Santa dressed in a fur suit with a wide belt into which are tucked pieces of mistletoe, as he holds hands and dances with Mother Goose. The "Cat and the Fiddle" provides music as a "Little Dog" seated next to roaring fire laughs.
Title printed under image reads "A Merry Christmas."
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1880-1-3 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this print reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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The Newest Arrival
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast engraving depicting a front desk clerk with angel wings checking in a guest at the hotel on New Year's Eve, with the clock at midnight. Log book lists date as Jan. 14th 1878. Title printed under image reads "The Newest Arrival". (Not signed).
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1878-1-14 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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The Watch On Christmas-Eve
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting two children sitting in front of a fireplace on which stockings hang, watching for the arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve (with parents looking on from another room).
Title printed under image reads "The Watch On Christmas-Eve."
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1876-1-1 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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Therefore Let's Be Merry
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting a young boy crying because he thought "Christmas came oftener". Title printed on image reads "Christmas Comes But Once a Year. Therefore Let's Be Merry". Title printed below image reads "The Dear Little Boy That Thought Christmas Came Oftener".
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1881-1-1 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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Merry Christmas To All
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
Thomas Nast depicts Santa Claus presiding over a holiday play featuring General Ulysses S. Grant playing the role of Jack in the Beanstalk. The oversize heads of Confederate leaders Robert E. Lee, John Bell Hood, and Richard Ewell rest at his feet. Title printed under image reads "Merry Christmas To All".
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1865-12-30 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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Santa Claus In Camp
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
This Thomas Nast image was published in the 1862 Christmas issue of Harper’s Weekly, during days filled with both trials for the Union and rising hope. Santa Claus has arrived by sleigh in a Union army camp to distribute gifts. This was the moment that Nast conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus.
Here, Santa Claus offers cheer to soldiers far from home. He distributes boxes of necessities such as warm socks, copies of Harper's Weekly, and entertains the crowd with a jumping jack dangling from a noose, its chest lettered "Jeff" in reference to the Confederate President Jefferson Davis. In the background, soldiers chase an escaped hog, roast meat on a spit and play fairground games such as climbing a greased pole.
Title printed under image reads "Santa Claus In Camp".
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1862 (Wood-engraving); 1863-1-3 (Harper's Weekly publication); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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Twas The Night Before Christmas
Morris County Library (Whippany, N.J.); Morris County (N.J.); Nast, Thomas, 1840-1902; Drawings; Art reproductions; Illustrations; Wood-engraving; Reprints; Christmas; Santa Claus.
A Thomas Nast reproduction drawing on the theme of Christmas depicting a young boy tacking his Mother's Christmas stocking to the mantle of the fireplace, using the bear rug head as a step stool. Title printed under image reads "Twas The Night Before Christmas. A Chance To Test Santa Claus's Generosity."
Signed Th: Nast.
Thomas Nast (American (born Germany), 1840–1902) conceived and introduced our modern image of Santa Claus. Combining European traditions of St. Nicholas with folk images of elves from his native Germany, he created the jolly gift-giver now associated with Christmas.
The Christmas Drawings of Thomas Nast, compiled by William Glover with a foreword by Norman Rockwell. The entire portfolio contains 30 reproductions.
Thomas Nast
NJ 974.974 MOR BOX 54
The World Publishing Company, New York and Cleveland, 1970
1876-12-30 (Wood-engraving); 1970 (this reproduction)
William Glover, compiler
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