Antique 1863 CIVIL War Engraving Santa Claus Reindeer Camp Toy Soldier Mail Gift

A rare engraving drawn by Thomas Nast published as the cover page for the January 3, 1863 issue of Harper's Weekly measuring approximately 15 1/4 x 10 3/8 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. Sellers: Add a FREE map to your listings.

The item "ANTIQUE 1863 CIVIL WAR ENGRAVING SANTA CLAUS REINDEER CAMP TOY SOLDIER MAIL GIFT" is in sale since Thursday, May 26, 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 Villa Park, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.

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