MR.
MR BINGLE SNOWMAN NOLA ICON CHRISTMAS LADIES’ RED SOCKS SIZE 9-11
Measurements:
FITS LADIES SHOE SIZE 4-10
FITS LADIES SOCK SIZE 9-11
Introducing
Mr. Bingle Socks by “Keep Your Socks On!” The perfect addition to your
collection of holiday Bingle memorabilia. These undated socks feature the
iconic New Orleans Mr. Bingle snowman on a bright red background with white
snowflakes on both sides of each sock with burgundy trim. Wonderful warm and
cozy, these festive socks are ready to bring some holiday cheer to your
wardrobe and your tootsies too!!!
Perfect for
collectors of all ages and fans of the beloved Mr. Bingle, these socks are a
must-have for any holiday enthusiast. Don't miss out on the chance to add them
to your collection today!
Jingle, jangle, jingle,
here comes Mr. Bingle
With another message
from Kris Kringle,
Time to launch your
Christmas season,
Maison Blanche makes
Christmas pleasin',
Gifts galore for you to
see,
Each a gem from MB!
Info
below shamelessly obtained from the online encyclopedia that name begins with a
“w” (grin)
Mr. Bingle is a fictional character marketed and sold
by department store Dillard's during the holiday season.
Originating as a mascot of the Maison Blanche department
store in New Orleans, Louisiana, Mr. Bingle has become an important part
of the popular culture of the Greater New Orleans area, and even
across the United States.
Mr. Bingle was
originally conceived by Emile Alline, a window display manager of Maison
Blanche, in 1947. Though conceived in 1947, Mr. Bingle was not introduced to
the public until the Christmas season of 1948. Alline became aware that
other department stores had mascots around Christmastime,
particularly Marshall Field's Uncle Mistletoe, and pitched the
concept of a similar mascot to Maison Blanche executives Lewis and Herbert
Schuartz as an advertising strategy. Originally referred to as "Snow
Doll", his name would quickly be changed to Mr. Bingle following a naming
contest held among the employees of Maison Blanche, with the name being chosen
by Lewis as it shared the initials of the store. Mr. Bingle and his home could
both be abbreviated as "M.B.", and Maison Blanche was often referred
to by its initials long before the creation of Mr. Bingle. This naming
similarity was used heavily in marketing the character, even being referenced
in his iconic theme song. Before his formal introduction to the public, his
design was revised to include his iconic hat and candy cane.
The rights to the character would shift along with its
parent company, with most of the locations being bought out by Goudchaux's,
Inc. of Baton Rouge, owned by Hans and Josef Sternberg, and the company then
operating as Goudchaux/Maison Blanche. Most of the Maison Blanche locations
would be bought out by Dillard's in 1998, and the rights to the character would
shift to them as a result. As of 2021, Dillard's continues to promote and sell
merchandise of Mr. Bingle.
HO! HO! HO! Happy Holidays!!! GEAUX
SAINTS!!!
Thanks for looking and have a great day!
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