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Photograph was edited for publication purposes Photograph caption dated December 27, 1960 reads "Jimmie Seward, 5, 7763 Woodman Ave., Van Nuys, tests new bicycle he won by coming closest to Santa Claus' waist measurement (51 1/4 inches) and weight (221 pounds) in a contest sponsored by the Sherman Oaks Junior Chamber of Commerce at the La Reina Theater, 14626 Ventura Blvd., Van Nuys. The Santa is otherwise known as Tom Gold."
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1 photographic print :b&w ;26 x 21 cm. Photographic prints
Santa Claus Sherman Oaks Junior Chamber of Commerce Schwinn Bicycle Company Men--California--Los Angeles Boys--California--Los Angeles Bicycles--California--Los Angeles Trees--California--Los Angeles Costumes Van Nuys (Los Angeles, Calif.) Valley Times Collection photographs
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