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Rudolph

In 1939, Montgomery Ward wanted a children's book that could be given out during the Christmas season and one of their copywriters, Robert L. May, created the story of Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer.

The story of Rudolph spawned a song some years later which spread this little deer's fame. As a result, Rudolph could be found on almost anything and everything for children including pajamas, rugs, wallets, board games, puzzles, handkerchiefs, dishes, record players, radios, cameras, irons, soap, back packs, coin-operated rides, not to mention a three-inch plastic Rudolph ornament.

Although the image of Rudolph has changed a bit over the years, the original reindeer has two green nubs on his head, not full antlers.
 


Rudolph Pin

Plush Rudolph
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