Santa Claus portrait, Bridgeton, NJ, circa 1912

Subject: Christmas & Santa
Card type: Lithograph
Date: c. 1912 (Golden Age)

Back of Santa Claus portrait, Bridgeton, NJ, circa 1912, Vernon Soull, NJ, USA, c. 1912 lithograph postcard — Back

About this postcard

A bearded Santa Claus in a red cap and heavy coat is shown against a warm orange ground, with "I Wish You a Merry Christmas" lettered across his beard. The design carries a 1912 copyright line for John Winsch. The handwritten message from Alwin Cleveland wishes Vernon Soull a merry Christmas and plenty of presents.

Postcard Details

Message · English

I hope you have a very merry Christmas and plenty of pre- ents. Alwin Cleveland.

Addressed to

Vernon Soull

212 Hampton St. Bridgeton, NJ

Postcard record

Publisher	John Winsch
Condition	Very good
Place addressed	Vernon Soull, 212 Hampton St., Bridgeton, NJ
Stamp	1c George Washington, green, issued 1909
Notes	White border; copyright line printed at lower right; embossed gold and colored 'I WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS' greeting within the design; light surface wear and specks. No postmark, but the card was used: handwritten message ('I hope you have a very merry Christmas and plenty of pres-ents.' signed Alwin Cleveland) and address to Vernon Soull, 212 Hampton St., Bridgeton, New Jersey. Divided-back 'POST CARD.' with 'THIS SIDE FOR CORRESPONDENCE.' and 'THE ADDRESS TO BE WRITTEN ON THIS SIDE.'; printed green 1¢ 'U.S. POSTAGE' stamp facsimile and vertical 'PRINTED IN GERMANY' imprint along right edge; John Winsch design copyright 1912 (front). Moderate foxing/toning on cream stock, light corner wear.

Cite this card

Santa Claus portrait, Bridgeton, NJ, circa 1912, postcard, c. 1912. PostalPast Collection. https://postalpast.com/postcard/santa-claus-portrait-bridgeton-nj-circa-1912. Accessed November 3, 2026.