Sundblom’s first model was his friend Lou Prentiss, a retired salesman. After Prentiss died, Sundblom used himself as a model by looking in a mirror. Myth vs. Reality
Coca-Cola first commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom in 1931 to create a Santa for their "The Pause That Refreshes" campaign.
Sundblom drew inspiration from Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" ("'Twas the Night Before Christmas"), which described Santa as a warm, jolly, and human-like figure.
Sundblom’s first model was his friend Lou Prentiss, a retired salesman. After Prentiss died, Sundblom used himself as a model by looking in a mirror. Myth vs. Reality
Coca-Cola first commissioned illustrator Haddon Sundblom in 1931 to create a Santa for their "The Pause That Refreshes" campaign. 1600x1200 Coca Cola Santas">
Sundblom drew inspiration from Clement Clarke Moore’s 1822 poem, "A Visit from St. Nicholas" ("'Twas the Night Before Christmas"), which described Santa as a warm, jolly, and human-like figure. Sundblom’s first model was his friend Lou Prentiss,