Babe Ruth Dressed as Santa for Children photograph

Date1947 December 11

DescriptionA black-and-white photograph of Babe Ruth dressed up as Santa Claus and is pictured with three children. Ruth is sitting on a chair and has a young boy on his lap. There is a young girl standing and another young boy sitting on a bag looking up at Ruth. They are holding toys. A christmas tree and a large amount of presents are visible in the background. The presents range from dolls, race cars, toy soldiers, blocks, etc. According to the caption (not shown) this was taken December 11, 1947.

Object numberBL-1996-05433-071

Subject Ruth, Babe, 1895-1948

Attributes

Classificationsphotographic materials

Collection NumberBA PHT 012 Baseball Hall of Famers photographic materials

Dimensions9.5 x 7.5 in.

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