This shabby magazine cover, from the Christmas Number (December) 1897 issue of St. Nicholas magazine, includes an illustration of Santa on the roof of a house. Santa is carrying a bag filled with toys and is preparing to go down the chimney to deliver some of them. 
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Lovely graphic thank you
How cool! My maiden name is Mapes. I was quite surprised and pleased to see the name of Mary Mapes-Dodge on the magazine cover!
Love this! TFS!
You’re welcome Angela, Lynn and LeAnne.
Lynn, that is very cool!
I have a bound collection of St Nicholas Magazines from Great Grandmother dated 1876-1877
That’s very cool Doug!