Father Christmas II-The Schiffer Collection, Donna Gallagher

A unique collection of Antique Santas interpreted in cross stitch by Donna Gallagher. Patterns include

• Gnome Santa-This cloth covered Santa was made in Germany in the 20th century. The face, hands and boots are composition, and the toys were added to the pack which was probably used as a candy container originally.
• Santa with Bell and Pack-This version was originally a pressed paper stand-up Santa made after 1930. His coat trim was liberally sprinkled with silver glitter.
• Roly-Poly Santa-Aptly named, this pear shaped Santa was produced by Schoenhut of Philadelphia around the turn of the century.
• Mustard Gold St. Nicholas-He is a cloth coated, papier mache candy container made in Germany in the 19th century. He carried a woven basket and feather-tree branch.
• Santa in Sleigh-This papier mache Santa and his candy container reindeer were made in Germany in the early 20th century. Santa wears a cloth coat and has a rabbit fur beard. His sleigh is laden with delightful 20th century toys. Behind him a box cover for a cube puzzle called "Around the World with Santa Claus". The puzzle can be put together in several different way to show his travels around the globe. It was made by the McLaughlin Bros. Company of New York in 1889.