George Hinke was born in Germany in 1883 and came to Milwaukee, WI, in 1923. From 1941 until his death in 1953, he created commissioned paintings for Ideals Magazine. In 1961, Ideals Magazine Collector’s Edition of Jolly Old Santa Claus was published with Hinke’s paintings, creating a truly magical version of Santa on Christmas Eve. The elves come to life in a most delightful way.
Merry Christmas from the Ridge Historical Society.