Not a creature was stirring…

"Twas the Night Before Christmas..." by Thomas Nast.

By Jeffrey V. Moy, North Jersey History and Genealogy Center

Let us take a moment to appreciate Mr. Nast’s adorable depiction of Victorian house mice, complete with their own daybeds, quilts, side table, pocket watch, and, for some reason, their very own wall-mounted telephone. And of course, Season’s Greetings, Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year from the North Jersey History and Genealogy Center!

"Twas the Night Before Christmas..." by Thomas Nast.
“Twas the Night Before Christmas…” by Thomas Nast.

 

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