Charming old-fashioned Santa Claus Christmas dexterity game featuring a beautifully illustrated die-cut cardboard Santa with a wreath attached by its original-style red string.
The object of the game is to swing the wreath and catch it on the curved tip of Santa’s beard. A fun little piece of Christmas history!
The reverse features original holiday advertising for a Boston merchant, with the message “TO PLEASE THE CHILDREN” and a description of the store’s Christmas merchandise.
Details:
* Vintage/antique-style Christmas advertising novelty * Santa Claus cardboard catch-the-wreath skill game * Colorful die-cut Santa illustration * Separate illustrated wreath attached by red string * Boston, Massachusetts retailer advertising on reverse * Approximately 6 inches across * Original production date and manufacturer not confirmed
Condition: Shows age-related discoloration, edge wear, and creasing, including a visible crease in the red cardboard tab. Wreath and connecting string are present. Please review all photos for condition.
A wonderful addition to an antique Christmas collection, vintage Santa display, early toy collection, or advertising ephemera collection.
Carefully packaged in a rigid box to protect the cardboard during shipping.