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Nativity Set. Poland

 Item
Identifier: SEP 1993 #21 M85

Scope and Contents

  • NOTE: stylized figures made of various shapes of wood glued together and to a rectangular wood base, natural wood tones and stained
  • M85: log stable scene, 6" x 3 ¼” x 8 ¾" high, Christchild on the lap of Mary, Joseph holding a staff, shepherd with brown brimmed hat holding a sheep over his shoulder, heads of donkey and ox, star at top of stable, bird on roof, tree behind shepherd, "Hand Made in Poland | S. Sitarski | J. Fedorowicz" on bottom
  • M86: kneeling shepherd, 2¾" high, brown brimmed hat and cloak, staff in hand
  • M87-M91: five sheep, ¾" to 1 1/8" high, 4 standing, 1 reclining
  • M92: Wise Man #1, 3 5/8" high, yellow crown, red collar, 3 brown buttons
  • M93: Wise Man #2, 4¼" high, pointed hat, yellow collar
  • M94: Wise Man #3, 3 5/8" high, red round hat with brown edge, yellow robe
  • M95-M96: two evergreen trees, 3¾" high, green
  • M97-M100: four candleholders, 1 3/8" max diameter, 1¼" high, could also be used to hold evergreen trees above
  • M101: small display sign, "Poland"

Dates

  • Creation: 1883 - 1982

Extent

17 Artifacts

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
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