Santa at the Ends of the Earth, Atmospheric Old Snapshot Photo old measuring tapes including an eagle with spread

including an eagle with spread wings holding either a snake or banner in its beak

with nice aging to the paint and a wonderful presence

and everything about them

I think both they

Santa at the Ends of the Earth, Atmospheric Old Snapshot Photo old measuring tapes including an eagle with spreadI like this one for its strangeness, and of course 'tis the season. And though a bit hard to tell, I think our Santa here may be a woman. Standing on snow, looking as if out in the middle of nowhere, on the mission of delivering some sort of present, tucked under one arm. And with (horseless or deer less!) carriage parked in the background. Feels a bit existential, really. 4 1 4" x 2 3 8". Good condition. First quarter 20th c. I believe.