Posted 2 years ago
rniederman
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Hi, all. This might be a little early but I wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday before the usual Xmas rush kicks in. I've enjoyed everyone's posts and look forward to seeing more great things in 2023.
In the picture is a small 1/4-plate Mignon Bicyclists’ Camera by the American Optical Company; c.1886. It's the only example I am aware of.
Shown with the camera are a selection from my wife's large collection of hand-painted and carved Russian trees and Santas (collected over the past 30 years).
Merry Christmas! :-)
Michael
Lovely Russian Santa & trees, nice display. Happy holidays to you & yours
Back at You !!! Season’s Greetings !!! You have the Best Posts !!!
Happy Holidays!!!
rniederman, Happy Holidays backatcha. :-)
Slavic Santa's name is Ded Moroz, which looks and sounds pretty Goth to me, but it translates to Grandfather Frost or Father Frost. };-)
I just had to share this great image of typical Western Santa Claus contrasted with Ded Moroz, along with the caption:
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Santa Claus vs Ded Moroz. Say what you will about Moroz, but he has style!
*snip*
https://cdn.zmescience.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/santa-vs-ded-moroz.jpg
https://www.zmescience.com/other/feature-post/ded-moroz-soviet-santa-claus/
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