Santa Claus Coming Down the Chimney With His Sack of Toys, Christmas Postcard

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Condition: Used

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View Santa Claus Coming Down the Chimney With His Sack of Toys, Christmas Postcard with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. The charming verse below explains the scene, making this a perfect depiction of the "jolly old elf" at work on Christmas Eve. Santa is wearing his classic bright red suit with white fur trim on the collar, cuffs, and hem. Overview This classic Christmas postcard from the WWI era illustrates the most magical moment of Santa's visit—his journey down the chimney. With a cheerful expression and a sack overflowing with toys, Santa is captured halfway on his descent. The charming verse below explains the scene, making this a perfect depiction of the "jolly old elf" at work on Christmas Eve. Front of Postcard The embossed illustration shows a jolly Santa Claus emerging from the top of a brick chimney on a snowy rooftop. Santa is wearing his classic bright red suit with white fur trim on the collar, cuffs, and hem. He wears a simple black belt with a gold buckle and a matching red cap with white fur trim. A large brown sack of toys rests beside him, overflowing with a teddy bear, a doll, a toy train, and a wrapped gift. The background is a simple, light color, making the figures stand out. The verse at the bottom reads: "This shows how Old Santa Will come down the flue When he comes Xmas eve with presents for you" Reverse Side Handwritten Correspondence: Merry Xmas From your Aunt Em. Miss Mildred Hiltz. Richmondville N.Y. R.D. #2. c/o Gid Hiltz Postal History & Printed Details: Postmark : The card has a circular postmark from BREAKABEEN, N.Y., dated DEC 24, 1917. Stamp : A 2-cent red George Washington stamp is affixed. While I'm no stamp expert, it is the correct WWI-era rate and appears to be Scott #499. Layout : This is a divided back postcard with "POST CARD" printed in the center. Publisher Information : The card is from "Series C-159" and is marked "MADE IN U.S.A." Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Postcards & Supplies › Postcards › Non-Topographical Postcards.