Christmas decoration
Category
Textiles
Date
1950 (circa)
Materials
Textile, ribbon, paper and cardboard
Measurements
800 x 335 mm; 350 mm (Width)
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Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 938753
Summary
Large fabric, possibly linen, stocking adorned with decorative stick-on tape printed with holly and bells and the words 'Season's Greetings', red gauze ribbon and a large cut-out Father Christmas with a lantern and Christmas tree (with cardboard support). Wrapped in strong brown paper on which is handwritten, 'Father Christmas'.
Provenance
Stamford collection; devised to the National Trust by Roger Grey, 10th Earl of Stamford (1896-1976).
Marks and inscriptions
Father Christmas (handwritten on outer paper packaging)