| William H. Rau 16829 "Much Obliged, Santa Claus" n.d. Stereoview Private collection of Jack and Beverly Wilgus LL/123769 (Beverly Wilgus, 2 December 2022) In this William H. Rau stereo card from 1897 a little girl stands on a chair to reach a wall mounted telephone to send thanks to Santa Claus. Even if she could get a connection to the north pole how can Santa hear her when she is speaking into the ear piece?
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