1952 Christmas Catalog "Billy and Ruth" w/ Cover by "Geo. Hinke" Cute Elves *

Description: Description: This 1952 Christmas Catalog is titled "Billy and Ruth" with a Cover by "Geo. Hinke" with Cute Elves in Santa's Workshop. The catalog has 44 colored pages of toys. The catalog has Lionel Trains featured and Huffy Bicycles. "The first Billy and Ruth catalog arrived on the scene in 1929. William George Steltz, president of Supplee-Biddle, is credited with introducing this merchandising concept. He was supported by members of his advertising, marketing, and sales staff. Billy (William George Steltz Jr.) and Ruth were the two children of William and Martha Noll Steltz.""George Hinke was born in Berlin, Germany, in 1883 and schooled in a classic style of painting. Mr. Hinke came to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1923, where he worked at a printing shop until he opened his own studio. From 1944 until Mr. Hinke’s death in 1953, Ideals commissioned him to create many works of art. In addition to Santa Claus, Mr. Hinke’s subjects included American small-town life, American flags, and religious scenes – all in his classic, nostalgic style. The paintings in the 1961 Ideals Magazine Collector’s Edition of Jolly Old Santa Claus are rendered in oil on stretched canvas. The influence of Mr. Hinke’s German background is evident in the Santa Claus series: from Santa’s castle, which resembles the castles of Bavarian King Ludwig, to the Black Forest clock on the wall of Santa’s workshop to the elves themselves, who are reminiscent of those characters in stone that decorate many German gardens."Measures: 8-3/8" W x 11" H. Condition: Corners and edges are worn. Good Condition. The middle page has a tear on it. All pages are attached. Shipping included in price, US only! Items are shipped out every Monday morning. Like what you see? Check out my eBay store!! 11/2019 Nancy

Price: 117.3 USD

Location: San Diego, California

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