1920s "JAPAN" SANTA CLAUS Papier-mache & Flannel 5.5"

Collectibles : Holiday, Seasonal

 

This little vintage Santa is too cute and in excellent all-original condition. His amiable molded papier-mache mask face is painted a cheery pink with white bushy brows moustache and blue eyes. His beard is cotton batting over the red flannel coat, which is trimmed in off-white chenille and a big black oilcloth belt. A tingling brass bell hangs from the point of Santa's hat and he carries a stuffed sack over his left shoulder. Blue cloth pants are tucked into his black papier-mache boots. The 2.5 round cardboard base and his feet are coated in white paint and clear glitter to represent snow. There is slight wear on his cheeks, and darkening from age, which just adds to the charm of this vintage decoration! Stamped Made In Japan on the bottom, but he looks German-made. Good luck and thank you for looking !!

Item ID: 419