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Category Archives: Christmas
Ephemera Writing Contest
“Why did I agree to this,” he wondered, frowning, as he walked down the long hallway toward the parlor. Although he’d never admit it, even to himself, he knew exactly why he’d agreed to fill in last minute for a … Continue reading
Calling Santa Claus
It’s hard to imagine a time when telephones were not a part of everyday living. Today, phones are found in our homes, offices, and even in our pockets—modern life would shut down without them. In the late nineteenth century, however, … Continue reading
Christmas without Toys?
Toys! What a wonderful time of year to think about toys! Why do toys make us so happy? Well, they engage our brains in a fun way and stimulate our imagination. Many toys are purely for entertainment; … Continue reading
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Tagged Christmas, dolls, H. F. du Pont, tea sets, toys, Winterthur Library, Winterthur Museum Garden & Library, Yuletide
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