Prop, Theatrical
Object number2015.99.3
MediumUnknown/Fiberglass(?)/Plastic(?)/Paint/Metal/Paper
Credit LineGift of Macy's Inc.
DescriptionProp is in the shape of an oversized Santa Claus Christmas ornament. Santa holds a green tree in his left hand and four colored balls in his right. Rounded gray bottom. Metal hanging fixture at top.DimensionsHeight x Width x Depth: 45.5 × 21.75 × 17.5 in. (115.6 × 55.2 × 44.5 cm)Historical NotesThis decoration was part of the Santa Land display at Kaufmann's. Part of a collection of artifacts that document the downtown location of Kaufmann’s (became Macy’s) department store. This large collection of items was field gathered from the downtown location of Macy’s (formerly Kaufmann’s) after the store’s final closing was announced in the fall of 2015.
Related institution
Kaufmann's Department Store
(1871 - 2005)
Subjects
On View
Not on view
c. 1989
1920-1929
1940-1959
1968-2001