Santa at the Ends of the Earth, Atmospheric Old Snapshot Photo old measuring tapes With a carve out for

With a carve out for the mouth

but with thicker wood for the base and thinner paint/stain giving on orange color to the exterior of the house--with a matching orange walkway making its way to what I take for a sidewalk

but then inside 4 hearts for our dear Frank

His great grandfather

and everything about them

Santa at the Ends of the Earth, Atmospheric Old Snapshot Photo old measuring tapes With a carve out forI 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.