1960s USSR Soviet New Year Boy Ded Moroz Santa Christmas Tree Vintage Photo

Description

View 1960s USSR Soviet New Year Boy Ded Moroz Santa Christmas Tree Vintage Photo with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Subject: Boy / Ded Moroz / New Year tree. Country: USSR / Soviet Union. Date: c. 1960s. The photograph was most likely taken during a 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, possibly at a kindergarten or similar children's institution. 𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗚𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗟 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬𝘀 𝗦𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗣𝗛𝗢𝗧𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗔𝗣𝗛 Original vintage Soviet photograph dating approximately to the 𝟭𝟵𝟲𝟬𝘀, showing a young boy celebrating 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 beside a decorated Christmas / New Year tree. The photograph was most likely taken during a 𝗖𝗛𝗜𝗟𝗗𝗥𝗘𝗡’𝗦 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗖𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗕𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡, possibly at a kindergarten or similar children's institution. The boy stands beside an especially attractive large decorative figure of 𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗭 — the traditional Soviet / Russian Father Frost. The Ded Moroz figure is particularly detailed, with a long beard, traditional fur-trimmed coat, boots, 𝗦𝗧𝗔𝗙𝗙 and a 𝗕𝗔𝗚 OF GIFTS. The boy rests one hand on Ded Moroz while holding what appears to be a 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗚𝗜𝗙𝗧 / PACKAGE in his other hand. Behind them is a large decorated 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥 𝗧𝗥𝗘𝗘 with period ornaments and tinsel, creating a wonderful example of Soviet childhood holiday photography. New Year was the principal winter holiday celebration in the Soviet Union, and Ded Moroz, decorated trees and gifts for children became some of its most recognizable traditions. An appealing original image for collectors of 𝗦𝗢𝗩𝗜𝗘𝗧 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗬𝗘𝗔𝗥, 𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗢𝗭 / 𝗙𝗔𝗧𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗙𝗥𝗢𝗦𝗧, vintage Christmas imagery, childhood photography and Soviet social history. 𝗗𝗘𝗧𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗦 Date: c. 1960s Country: USSR / Soviet Union Subject: Boy / Ded Moroz / New Year tree Setting: Children's New Year celebration / possibly kindergarten Dimensions: 90 × 140 mm (3.54 × 5.51 in) Original: Yes Color: Black & White Please examine all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description. 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗘𝗗 𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣𝗣𝗜𝗡𝗚 & 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚𝗦 Combined shipping is available for multiple purchases. If you are interested in several items, please contact me and I will combine shipping whenever possible to help reduce shipping costs. New vintage and collectible items are listed regularly. Please check my other listings and visit my store for newly added photographs, postcards, books, posters, historical documents and other collectibles. Thank you for looking! Condition: Used. Category: Collectibles › Photographic Images › Photographs.

Unit of Sale

Single Piece

Antique

Yes

Image Orientation

Portrait

Signed

No

Image Color

Black & White

Material

Paper

Framing

Unframed

Original/Licensed Reprint

Original

Subject

Christmas, Portrait, Fashion, New Year, Santa, Child, Boy

Vintage

Yes

Type

Photograph

Unit Type

Unit

Number of Photographs

1

Theme

Celebrities, Cultures & Ethnicities, Events & Festivals, Fairy Tales, History, People

Style

Documentary

Features

One of a Kind (OOAK)

Time Period Manufactured

1960-1969

Production Technique

Gelatin-Silver Print

Country of Origin

Ukraine