Ornaments, Knee Hugger / Pixie Elf Santa, Christmas Collectible, RARE Vintage

• Vintage Christmas Ornament, Santa Knee Hugger, RARE Flocked Pixie Santa Claus Shelf Sitter, Collectibles, Mid Century Kitsch Holiday Decor, Red Felt Santa, Japan Imports, (Discontinued)
• Made in Japan
• Vintage: 1930's - 1940's 
• Details:  This is one of the very first styles of Santa Knee Huggers that came over from Japan.  This Santa is very RARE and very OLD.  Still retains the original "Japan" sticker.  Fabulous pixie Santa, perfect traditional holiday, lighthearted decor. If you're a Santa Claus collector, this is a must have addition for your collection!  
• Materials: Fabric, Celluloid
• Dimensions: Approx. 5.0 inches Tall, (from the tip of his hat to the bottom of his foot).  1.5 inches Wide
• Condition:  Vintage - Used. Very Good Vintage Condition.  All the white areas are lightly soiled, some light stains, definitely shows wear, all acceptable due to age/use/wear.  He is complete, no missing parts.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are ANTIQUE and VINTAGE items, they are NOT new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear and imperfections.   

Japan was a major importer of inexpensive Christmas goods to the USA during the 1930's, taking advantage of the disrupted market supply at the start of WWII.  They perfected manufacturing techniques to produce affordable, popular decorations for the American market, which were sold widely in five-and-dime stores. A variety of Christmas figurines were imported, including celluloid toys, spun cotton figures, felt and small porcelain or bisque pieces.  It wasn't until the 1950's that the "happier", "smiling" kitschy elves started arriving.