Park volunteer Kevin Rawlings plays an 1862 version of Santa during his recent annual appearance at Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park. His costume was inspired by an old Harpers Weekly rendition of Kris Kringle by artist Thomas Nast.
Decked out in the stars and stripes, the old-time Santa appears to be a combination of St. Nick and Uncle Sam:

Jeff
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