Access to this collection is generously supported by Arcadia funds. This photograph appears with the article, “Orphans Aided by Mannequins: Fifty Dolls Dressed for Distribution to Needy Children,” 22 Dec 1938: A1. Irving Watcher dressed up as Santa Claus setting out gifts under a Christmas tree. Amongst the gifts are a football, a doll, a stuffed animal, a toy car, and a Lucky Strike bowling kit. Behind him is either a baby grand or a grand piano. Text from negative sleeve: 15201—IRVING WATCHER as Santa Claus. Jr. Chamber of Comm. Dinner, Dec 21 1938. [Stamped:] Dec 30 1938. Text from newspaper caption: Jolly St. Nicholas reaches for another gift at Junior Chamber party. Handwritten on negative: Santa Claus Irving Watcher 12-21-38.
Type
Image
Format
b&w nitrate negative
Identifier
uclamss_1429_11929 ark:/21198/zz002h8shr
Subject
Santa Claus Christmas trees--California--Los Angeles Christmas presents Watcher, Irving, 1907-1988
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