Antique 1863 CIVIL War Soldier Furlough Christmas Engraving Toy Doll Santa Claus

A rare engraving drawn by Thomas Nast and published in the Dec. 26, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly measuring approximately 15 1/8 x 21 5/8 inches as a complete piece behind protective plastic. Nast was the originator of our modern concept of Santa Claus, and he drew most of his classic Santa scenes for Harper's Christmas issues. His Civil War era Christmas scenes are among his best and most historically significant works.

This item is titled Christmas 1863. It contains six engraved views, superimposed on a wintery background of snow falling on bare trees. Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings. The item "ANTIQUE 1863 CIVIL WAR SOLDIER FURLOUGH CHRISTMAS ENGRAVING TOY DOLL SANTA CLAUS" is in sale since Thursday, September 22, 2016. This item is in the category "Collectibles\Militaria\Civil War (1861-65)\Original Period Items\Posters & Prints".

The seller is "theprimitivefold" and is located in Oak Lawn, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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