Creepy Santas

Creepy Santas

As the Official Grooming Supply Co of Santa Claus* we had to do our research into the big guy. So we searched all sorts of archives for pictures of him throughout his life so we could assess his skin and hair concerns.

Like everyone, Santa doesn't always take a great picture. So we assembled some of the best of the worst here. Enjoy... 

Put Up Yer Dukes
Hands Up, Santa
"Hands up!", Will Crawford (1912)
A photomechanical print showing Santa Claus pointing a handgun (1912). Original from Library of Congress. Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Santa's Had Too Much, Get Him Away from that Kid

Christmas 1896, (1896) 
J Ottman Lithographic Company
Original from Library of Congress. 
Gay at Christmastime
Merry Christmas, (1921)
The Miriam And Ira D. Wallach Division Of Art, Prints and Photographs: Picture Collection published by Gibson Art Company. Original From The New York Public Library.

Let the Ladies Do the Work This Year
Christmas 1904, (1904)
J. Ottman Lithographic Company.
Original from Library of Congress. 

Why You Gotta Ruin It?

Now Will You Believe Me?
J. Ottman Lithographic Company.
Original from Library of Congress.
Digitally enhanced by rawpixel.

Santa Turned Into a Stocking... because... Why?

A Stocking Full, Thomas Nast (1879)

Original from The MET Museum.
Side note, the artist is the same guy who developed the modern image of Santa.

What's Up With Mrs. Claus?

A Merry Christmas , Thomas Nast (1880)
Original from The MET Museum.

I Do Not Get It

"To Date For Christmas" Poster (1895) by Will. R Barnes.
Original from the The New York Public Library. 

1921 - The Year the Sleigh Broke

Santa Claus in aeroplane, ca 1921
Library of Congress

First the Cops...

Santa Claus story, 12/6/21
Library of Congress

... Then the Firefighters


Santa Claus story, 12/6/21
Library of Congress

* You know, if... 
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