Antique 1906 Keystone Stereoviews – Lot of 4 – Santa Claus Christmas Series – Rare Early Holiday Photography
Up for auction is a lot of four original stereoview cards from the Keystone View Company, dating to 1906, featuring a rare and whimsical series of staged photographs of Santa Claus in the snow. These highly collectible stereoviews capture the early 20th-century vision of Santa in dramatic outdoor winter scenes, long before the modern Coca-Cola image standardized his look.
Each stereoview features a descriptive caption beneath the image, printed on the original gray card mount, with publisher imprint along the sides.
No. 11929 (1) – "This is the cold little home in the North, from which old Santa is just starting forth."
No. 11930 (2) – "This is the deer old Santa loves best. Ready to travel away with the rest."
No. 11931 (3) – "This is the good old saint on the road, skimming along with his precious load."
No. 11934 (6) – "This is poor Santa, feeling so blue, for fear he’ll be late and disappoint you."
Keystone View Company – Meadville, PA; New York, NY; St. Louis, MO; Portland, OR; Toronto, Canada; London, England.
Copyright 1906.
Overall good condition for age.
Typical light cupping/curvature from age and handling (common with original stereoviews).
Some edge/corner wear and minor surface marks as shown in photos.
Strong images with good contrast. Please see photos for the best overall description.
Standard stereoview format, approx. 7" x 3.5" each.
These rare Santa Claus stereoviews are highly collectible pieces of both Christmas ephemera and early photography. Keystone produced countless educational and travel stereoviews, but holiday-themed sets like this one are much scarcer.
A wonderful addition for collectors of:
Antique Christmas memorabilia
Early Santa Claus imagery
Stereoview / stereoscope photography
Cards will be carefully packaged in protective sleeves and rigid mailer to ensure safe arrival.
Combined shipping available on multiple lots.