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Nativity Set. Korea

 Item
Identifier: SEP 1993 #21 M102

Scope and Contents

  • NOTE: hand-carved wooden figures in dark wood tone
  • M102: stable, 13¼" x 4¼" x 11¼" high
  • M103: Christchild in manger, 3 5/8" x 2 1/8" x 1" high
  • M104: Mary, 4¾" high, kneeling with folded hands, small chip out of left sleeve
  • M105: Joseph, 4 5/8" high, on one knee, right hand made to hold a staff
  • M106: shepherd #1, 6¾" high, bag tied at waist, sheep across shoulders
  • M107: shepherd #2, 7 1/8" high, bag tied at waist, made to hold a staff in right hand
  • M108-M110: 3 sheep, 1 standing, 1 5/8" high, 2 reclining, 1¼" high
  • M111: ox, 2¾” high, reclining
  • M112: donkey, 2½" high, reclining
  • M113: Wise Man #1, 7¼" high, bearded, crown on head, holding box with pyramid-shaped top
  • M114: Wise Man #2, 7 1/8" high, African features, holding pitcher-like container with a lid, turban on head
  • M115: Wise Man #3, 5 3/8" high, on one knee, Asian features and clothing, bag under left hand, hat has flat top, fringe at back and front
  • M116: star, 3½" high, 5 points, nail on back
  • M117: camel, 3" high, reclining
  • M118: staff, 7-3/8" high, circle at top
  • M119: staff, 5 7/8" high
  • M120: doily, 17" x 12", ecru, openwork made of narrow ribbon connected with tatting and / or crochet work, twisted crochet yarn, etc.
  • M122: scarf, 47" x 12¼", made of woven wool yarn in brown and beige, twisted fringe at either end
  • M123: scarf, 34" x 14 ¾", ecru with tan, brown, rust, yellow, gray, and teal blue stitched decoration including openwork
  • M124: small display sign, "Korea"

Dates

  • Creation: 1883 - 1982

Extent

23 Artifacts

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Repository Details

Part of the Concordia Historical Institute Repository

Contact:
804 Seminary Place
Saint Louis MO 63105 USA
314-505-7935