( A 4ft clay statue of the Frito Bandito was sculpted in our basement and later used to make the vulcanized form that produced the displays) He also designed "Snow Babies" that were mechanized to spin around on saucers in winter scenes, but he really loved working on the Santa's. I also have a facebook page. It could go up considerably since it has the original box. What town or city are you located in? Let us not forget the golden-belly Santas and Mrs. I really feel he is a Howard Gale but am not certain. The Santa suit would have angel-hair-like stuffing or fine grade cotton. Glenn Waters (author) on October 10, 2016: You can send them to my Facebook page, just message me and put them in the message, or friend me :). Hello Bonnie, you did a wonderful job restoring your Santa :), Hello Paula, I am going to take a look at your Santa on eBay right now :). He is on a stand that came with him. I was born Christmas day 1979 and Mrs. Kaufman delivered the KC Royals santa to me on Christmas. Not sure to upload a pic here. Harold Clayton Lloyd Sr. (April 20, 1893 – March 8, 1971) was an American actor, comedian, and stunt performer who appeared in many silent comedy films. Thank you for your comment :) I know one of last Harold Gale mechanic expert, that was well know, worked on the moving characters in "Pee Wee’s Playhouse" but that was many years ago. Motorized mechanisms were placed where the real Santas heart would be, and the mechanisms keep him moving and functional. Members of the National Guard in Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021, after rioters broke in to the US Capitol. In his autobiography, An American Life, Reagan expressed his optimism about the new direction that they charted and his warm feelings for Gorbachev. I would use a good foam rubber padding, and new support rods, and then you can re-dress the Santa once his interior body has been made new. Luckily I did not pay a lot for him. She has given me a lot of good advice on where to find material for the Santa beards and other repairs. The velveteen of his costume was threadbare but the original white fur trimmings were still clean and bright. Scroll through Us Weekly’s list below of all the beloved […], These Camo Joggers Are the Foundation of a Chic Streetwear Look, Shoppers say that you can easily dress up these casual joggers from Nimin to create a chic streetwear look — details, Celebrity Couples Who Prove That Love Isn’t Dead. Stefano DiMera also known as The Phoenix is a character from the soap opera, Days of Our Lives. Glenn Waters (author) on January 06, 2016: Hello Kimberly, Harold Gale rarely signed his Santa's unless he was asked to do so by a customer, or for a child in a hospital etc. I would be happy to get an e-mail and look at your santa. He sold the business in the early 70's to Bud Chapman and retired in California. Santa is 14" high. I also have a few earlier looking HG Santas with faux fur boots with Jingle Bells. Most of the homemade Santas were made in the early years. Amazingly, it seems to have been the most successful Santa in the Harold Gale line of products. He came out with a Mrs. Claus in the 1960s for a companion for his smaller Santa for home displays. For the Christmas holidays in 1963 the Harold Gale Santa came with his own Cardboard Chimney for your holiday display. A man doesn’t have to be the one who pops the question — and there are many female stars who have taken control and proposed to their significant others. His eyebrows were unglued and his hair quite sparse. My favorites are ones on stands with mica flakes. You can also see all the different models online and compare your Santa's with the ones you see. Lesley Anne Murphy became a mom on Friday, February 12. “Baby girl Kavanagh is here!” she wrote via her Instagram Story on Friday. The Very Cavallari alum, 34, was spotted out grabbing coffee with Jeff Dye earlier this week, according to photos posted by the Daily Mail on Friday, February 12. I love to repair them. Glenn Waters (author) on October 05, 2016: hi Bonnie , I am hoping you can help me with this, what Fabric could I use for my Santa Looking on ebay and fine stretch velvet, Velvet, or would Velour look nice ? Us Weekly has affiliate partnerships so we may receive compensation for some links to products and services. For Xmas 1963 Red Velvet Harold Gale Santa and his Cardboard Chimney. This should hopefully stop the crumbling for a period of time. The top world online kata practitioner won his second gold medal of 2021 by topping the First Inner Strength Martial Arts International eTournament Thursday. Glenn Waters (author) on November 28, 2015: Thank you Tom for sharing this with us, what an amazing piece of the history if this company. Perspective Capitol rioters searched for Nancy Pelosi in a way that should make every woman’s skin crawl . Yes it is true Harold Gale did make a Mr. And Mrs. Claus for the general public, for their home displays, and they both have good hair. Going to pick them up tomorrow. Arizona Cardinals Miller’s 2-round 2021 NFL Mock Draft. Stands fifty inches tall and stands on it's own. They often are on stands. With his mercenaries behind him he met with some small successes in his fight for Normandy, but on the 27th of July he and his ally, the emperor Otto IV., met with a crushing defeat at Bouvines at the hands of Philip Augustus, and even the king himself was compelled to recognise that his hopes of recovering Normandy were at an end. I would not recommend trying to wash the beard- If it is an old Santa the beard is sheep's wool. Scott Disick showed off his platinum blond hair while getting cozy with Amelia Gray Hamlin at the beach in Miami. I recently purchased (at an antique place by me)and I probably spent too much for him because the condition is poor. He is in his red velvet suit, with white trim, belt and boots. [285] In November 1989, ten months after Reagan left office, the Berlin Wall was opened, the Cold War was unofficially declared over at the Malta Summit on December 3, 1989, and two years later, the Soviet Union … Fun! His mustache was sticking out a right angles from his head. Browse staff picks, author features, and more. They look older too. I had thought of the spray adhesive and thin padding sewn over the original foam. The real ones have a face that is full of expression and the Ho Ho Ho Merry Christmas look of the 1950s and 1960s. A few were made in 1979 before the Royals won the world series. I am so in love with this Santa and I immediately fixed him up on the exterior, sewing and shining and repairing him. Cheerful expression. Dax Shepard originally proposed to Kristen Bell in 2009, but the pair chose to wait on getting married until marriage equality existed […]. I have a 50+” Harold Gale Santa in excellent condition in the original box. The photo above is of the rare small Santa. He made the Holidays much more festive with his wonderful window displays back in the golden age of the 1950s and 1960s. He was born in 1572 to Roman Catholic parents, when practicing that religion was illegal in England. I purchased what I believe is a Harold Gale Santa he stands about 6 1/2 feet tall or a little more. His beard is not in bad shape, but I just like it to be clean and I would like to do him over in pink. I have an older one that has a crumbling body- but great otherwise. Thanks for your quick reply! So I rigged him up with a sort of backbone made of a long stick attached to a mannequin stand. Teresa Giudice may have had the most ups and downs over the past few years, […], Between managing her many businesses and parenting a tot, Shay Mitchell is one busy babe! Do you know how their bodies can be repaired? To deal with cancer, and still be-able to bring joy, beauty, and happiness to this world shows great courage and love. Over the past few years, television has been overtaken by returning shows long (and not-so-long) after cancellation. The larger moving window displays Santa's and Elf's also have a wire under-frame but Harold use more cardboard and less stuffing which can cause them to not hold up over countless years without some intervention. Natural crimped lams wool- see earlier post works well- I use Elmers glue to attach the new beard. These were the first home-display products made by Harold Gale and seem to have been the most successful Santa in their line. http://www.ebay.com/itm/232175130865?ssPageName=ST... Glenn Waters (author) on December 14, 2016: He is beautiful I will put him up on this Hub for your, wonderful job :). Justvrestoring an Eatins store I believe automaton Harold Gale from 1966. I am thinking of ideas that might stop the deterioration with out removing what he has left He looks really great until you feel him. The 38-year-old wrote, directed and starred in his latest thriller, Random Acts of Violence, but noted that “everything but the acting was awesome.” Celebs’ Horror Movie Pasts  “Everything but the […], Kristin Cavallari, Jeff Dye Grab Coffee Amid Jay Cutler Drama, First, coffee! I intend to redo his suit after the Holidays and his face, beard, hair, and mustache are already looking very good. Happy New Year :). He was kind of a recluse and shy like may artist folks are sometimes, and he relied heavily on his wife, and and later his children for customer support and dealing with buyers. The small plastic nativity scenes were made in Hong Kong. I weighted his feet down with rocks and added wooden sticks into his cardboard legs to make him stand up. Here is Debbie Ann Symanik Souvigny amazing Harold Gale parachute and Santa, made for a department store window this lovely parachute was on display with its matching Santa for a magical 1960s Christmas diorama. He did not hallmark his Santa's with labels, or even a trademark, just a look. These were the first Santa's made for the general public to buy for their home displays made by Gale. It’s a 50” Santa from a 7Up display. Some are strictly casual while others solely belong at black-tie affairs. Purchased at an estate sale a curly bearded Harold Gayle Santa. I lubed up the workings and have him all working again. They held costs down so that prices never had to be raised on any of their Santas. He has starred in the films Lincoln, The Butler, Selma, The Birth of a Nation and If Beale Street Could Talk. The 15-inch Santa Claus was the first item Harold Gale ever aimed at Christmas shoppers. So sorry I didn't see this request before, yes send your photos of your snow babies to my Facebook you can friend me if you like, thank you for your comment, I just got a golden Belly Harold Gale and was wounding if anyone ever wash is Beard ? Those white Santa's can really make great displays. Might be best to ask "Bonnie Groves" what she thinks is the best way to clean his beard. There is also an awesome Pepsi Santa on a ladder, behind the Santa with the treasure chest. That top piece is just an oblong box with his plastic head impaled in it; the bottom portion of the upper body flares out like hip bones to rest over narrow leg boxes (these were separated when I got Santa, but I have attached them to a stablizer together). Hope this helps. His work is distinguished by its emotional and sonic intensity and its capacity to plumb the paradoxes of faith, human and divine love, and the … I hope this message reaches her or someone knows how I can contact her. He is about 5 foot 6 inches tall and is so handsome! Sounds like you have hit Harold Gale golden treasure. Lloyd made nearly 200 comedy films, both silent and "talkies", between 1914 and 1947. Hope this helps. He also wrapped his arm around her lower back at one point as […], Why Jay Baruchel Hated Watching His Dailies for ‘Random Acts of Violence’, Jay Baruchel would gladly just write and direct movies for the rest of his life — just don’t ask him to act in them too. Thank you so much and I loved your article. I cover the stand with glue then mica flakes to give the stand a vintage look. Who: Lawrence Russell Brewer Note: Executed for the murder of James Byrd, Jr. It measures 42" L X 40" H X 21" W. When plugged in, Mrs. His boots are white- but different from the rest I have got with the solid heel. I mostly restore old dolls. Hi Karen, as a rule yes they are. I did try to contact you through FB Message section too. I have seen photos of him, and knew some of the folks that saw him in person, he was very majestic from what I been told. What a wonderful way to get into the season with this as a center piece of your holiday decorations. Woolite carpet and Upholstery cleaner also helps- but be careful. So sorry you had that happen on eBay ... That is way folks do not need to put these Harold Gale Santa's in attics and outside sheds or storage. I wonder if you might tell me how you have preserved your HG Santa's initial fantabulous integrity. He was a mechanical santa, but he no longer works. I have a Hobby Lobby I can get to- but not the other stores. Colman Domingo, Actor: Lincoln. I have made a few that look good with the old Santas. Mr. Domingo has been honored by the Newport Beach Film Festival as a 2018 Artist of Distinction. Velvet Santa Claus with his box .. Mint, Original vintage Harold Gale 14 inch Red Velvet Santa. Some can only be worn with very specific colors while others can’t handle busy […], Female Stars Who Proposed to Their Significant Others, Shutting down the patriarchy! Sorry, I don't do mail order. Measures 28" inches from toe to the top of his hat. I don’t think it’s anything serious as I had him working for an hour. I guess I feel sorry for this Santa and will try to fix him. He passed away August 6, 1982 of a heart attack. B. Bonnie I would really like to know how to repair the Santa I found last weekend. I think it's a very rare situation and like opening a time capsule. Here is a great vintage Harold Gale Store Display Santa in great condition! I repair vintage dolls but the Howard Gale bodies are a mystery to me! 2 and a posthumous antagonist in Avengers Infinity War.. Thank you in advance and have a most Blessed day....Debbie. Did he mark them in any way? Lily James was reportedly seen kissing musician Michael Shuman, four months after her PDA scandal with Dominic West. He played a sailor who lost both hands during World War II (just as Russell himself had in real life, though in a training accident rather than in combat like the character). Boots are black heavy plastic in great condition and his hat is still wonderfully jaunty. Advertisement. Mr. Harold Gale began making Department Store Display Santa's around 1946 at his home, his wife would help him, and they would stay up late at night working on their Santa's. Ho ho ho!!!! Mrs. Ewing (proper in the day to not use her first name), was the magnificent artist who did many of the hand painted faces, making sure the blush was just right. I would not use velour. This Santa was from a 7up display at a Kroger store. I often find old used fabric for old dolls at thrift shops. 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