Object Details
Description
Molded metal holiday or Christmas ornament, possibly iron(?) in the shape of Santa Claus. Metal with paint. Figure wears a red jacket with white trim and belt, red “Santa” hat, red gloves and pants and black boots on skis. In each hand holds a ski pole and has a red pouch on back. Face is painted a peach flesh color with black eyes, red mouth, and white eyebrows, beard, and mustache. No marks.
Location
Currently not on view
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey L. Jones
date made
1870-1900
ID Number
DL.298065.0194
catalog number
298065.0194
accession number
298065
Object Name
ornament, christmas tree
Object Type
ornaments
Other Terms
Ornament; Decorations
Physical Description
red (overall color)
white (overall color)
metal (overall material)
brown (overall color)
Measurements
overall: 1 3/4 in x 2 15/16 in x 2 15/16 in; 4.445 cm x 7.46125 cm x 7.46125 cm
place made
Germany
United States
place used
United States: District of Columbia, Washington
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Data Source
National Museum of American History
Subject
Christmas
Santa Claus
Link to Original Record
Record ID
nmah_310381