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Here are two more advertisements featuring Santa showing Premo folding cameras made by the Rochester Optical Company. These particular models were sold in the late 1890s.
I especially enjoy the first ad: "FATHER CHRISTMAS carries no more acceptable present than a PREMO Camera." Even today I would enjoy one of these cameras as a present.
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Thanks, mustangtony!
Santa pushing cameras, what next - Could not see this for children but I bet it got some good sales at Christmas because of the ad.
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Thanks, Phil! And yep ... Santa gets into all sorts of advertising. I'll be posting a Guinness poster with Santa and animal characters. That would be for adults ... no?
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your very welcome rniederman:) happy holidays:)
Sean ... you also have a great holiday and thanks for all the great 'loves' and comments.
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