Antique print - Wonderful Santa Claus / Father Christmas by Hilda Cowham 1908A beautiful print from a rare vintage British book.a really beautiful illustration of Santa Claus or Father Christmas in his suit trimmed with ermine, carrying a huge sack full of toys and blowing his trumpet to let everyone know he has arrived. Lots of wee boys and girls are climbing out of the chimney pots to see what the commotion is - a really lovely period illustration by the wonderful Hilda CowhamOver the roofs of the sleeping town Comes Father Christmas, in fur-trimmed gown Widest of smiles on his jolly face He blows his trumpet, and all the place Is swarming with children - out they pop By twos and threes from each chimney top. Their mothers think they are safe in bed, But not at all, they are here instead For who in the cosiest cot could lie When Father Christmas is coming by? "Dear Father Christmas, oh Father dear," They all of the calling, "come here, come here!". Please see condition details before buying This print would be lovely for a child's nursery |