This blog by mikl-em (I played Sugarchurch) features Stuff about carnival sideshows, the 1800's to 1930’s, Vaudeville, clowns, freaks, silent film, or whatever else seems to fit.
Annette celebrates the Christmas holidays.
Walter Dymond, groundskeeper of Harold Lloyd’s estate, dwarfed by his giant Christmas tree… via safetylast:
Walter Dymond, groundskeeper of Harold Lloyd’s estate, Greenacres, with the Lloyd Christmas tree. He was responsible for the construction of the Christmas tree from two trees (wiring the branches of one into the other), and placed the ornaments where Mr Lloyd directed. Harold and his wife Mildred decorated it every year from Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. It was 20 feet tall, 9 feet wide and almost 30 feet around. The tree was fire-proofed and remained up, all year ‘round. - (1972)
Clearly no amount of tinsel will impress this child. circa 1932 via maudelynn:
Merry Christmas! Check out all the fun vintage Christmas stuff I’ve posted this week. There’s even more coming throughout the day. Hope your holiday is happy, healthy, and hella fun.
via maudelynn: “A scene from the first production of the Nutcracker Ballet c.1892”
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Fantastic Christmas morning photo c.1920, the kids did well that year, lotsa toys. via maudelynn
Carole Lombard and some lady friends celebrate Christmas - c. late 1920s via mothgirlwings
Anita Page - Christmas 1930 via mothgirlwings