Christmas in Muenster

Saskatchewan Archives Board S-B4676

This photograph of an unidentified little girl was taken in the Muenster area in 1911.  Unlike the previous entry in this blog, a photograph of Nick Lazarowich of Hague, this little girl is dwarfed by the size of the massive Christmas tree in this image.  The girl is posed holding her doll and sitting on a small rocking chair, with some other toys shown under the tree.  Although the girl’s expression appears to be quite grim, considering the festive setting, this was typical of portraits taken at this time.

Christmas in Hague

Saskatchewan Archives Board S-B7285

This photograph of Nick Lazarowich of Hague ca. 1904 or 1905 was obviously taken during the holiday season.  Mr. Lazarowich is dressed quite nicely for the portrait and is posing next to an interesting little Christmas tree, set on a table in what appears to be a sitting room.  The small tree has been decorated, and has a toy lion and a tiger sitting at its base.  The setting is simple, yet festive – a reminder of the simplicity of Christmas celebrations in this era.