"The Night Before Christmas" themed stereoscopic photograph
Entry/Object ID
2007.334.1.1
Description
"The Night Before Christmas" themed stereoscopic photograph, B. W. Kilburn, copyright 1897. The image is a studio closeup of a man dressed as Santa Claus with toys on his back coming through a window and standing partially on a chair. To the left is part of a decorated Christmas tree. At the bottom is a caption with the first two lines of the famous Clement Moore poem, as well as an identification number "11616." At the right is the copyright date and Kilburn's name. The reverse has Kilburn's name and location of business. With soiling, mount curving, edge rubbing, and creases, the overall condition is fair.
