Pen and Ink Drawing by Thomas Nast, circa 1885, Santa Claus Telephoning
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Artifact Overview
Thomas Nast is best known for the creation of our modern image of Santa Claus. Nast's late 19th-century illustrations popularized the depiction of a rotund, bearded, fur-clad Santa in Americans' imaginations. His drawings not only defined Santa's appearance, but also enhanced other symbols, traditions and events now associated with Christmas and the holiday's jolly old elf.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Drawing (Visual work)
Date Made
circa 1885
Subject Date
circa 1885
Creators
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
90.0.25.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Drawing (Image-making)
Dimensions
Height: 22 in
Width: 17.5 in
Inscriptions
Signed on front: Th Nast
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