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In 1862, Thomas Nast, a cartoonist for Harpers Weekly, drew an image that has become the image that Americans think of immediately as “Santa Claus.” In the middle of the horrors of the Civil War, he drew this loving old gentleman to represent hope, love and joy during the season of Christ’s birth. Thomas Nast believed strongly in keeping the United States together as a nation and drew cartoons in an effort to support families and their soldier sons on both side of the conflict, during a very dark time in our nation. Our rendition of Nast’s drawing would be a wonderful addition to your Santa collectibles. Like all Stone Soup Santa’s, our 26-inch tall Thomas Nast Santa is a handcrafted Santa figure, with a very jovial hand sculpted face of polymer clay. He is dressed in a scarlet mohair outfit, with luxurious faux fur trim. His beard is natural Tibetan wool and signed and dated beneath. His boots are black suede. Santa’s arms are wrapped around a delightful grouping of vintage style Christmas toys and decorations. A garland of silk greenery and berries are tied to his back, and he stands beside a streetlamp decorated with coordinating greenery. Our Thomas Nast Santa is a perfect American Traditional Santa, who will bring the magic of the season into your home for years and decades to come. -
Through the Woods is a wonderful woodland Santa sure to make a fine centerpiece for your Christmas. He is 34 inches tall and dressed in dark forest green velvet with brown faux fur trim. His cummerbund and boots are made with brown suede. He is surrounded by his realistic forest friends including a grizzly, raccoon, husky and black tail rabbit. Each animal is adorned in Christmas greenery and berries. Included with Through the Woods is a free-standing Christmas Tree with white lights. Like all of our Santas, he has a hand sculpted face and a soft Tibetan wool beard. This exquisite woodland Santa might just replace one of your Christmas trees! (Click on the edge of the photo for additional detailed photos) -
Time To Believe is a beautiful African American Santa. His cloak is a rich dark red velvet with luxurious brown faux fur and has boots, cummerbund and bag made from beautiful brown suede. This collectible Santa is adorned with a vintage Steiff bear and porcelain angel doll (will vary as they are vintage). He also has a large suede bag of elegant fabric wrapped packages and Christmas greenery. He also carries a garland of berries and greenery on his back. He is 26 inches tall and truly unique. He has dark brown eyes, a Tibetan wool beard, and a hand sculpted face making him a one of a kind treasure. If you are looking for an excellent addition to your holiday decorations, this one may be the perfect choice! -
Travel Afar is a masterpiece Santa! This 42 inches tall Santa is proudly and elegantly riding a grizzly bear to deliver his packages. He has plenty of those holiday gifts in his brown suede bag on his back. Along with the Grizzly that he rides, he is joined by additional realistic animals including a black-tailed rabbit, a ground squirrel, and a chipmunk. This Santa is wearing a vintage raccoon coat tailored just for him. His boots and cummerbund match his bag and are created with soft brown suede. Travel Afar Santa and his bear are adorned with greenery and berries to present a delightful woodland scene. His face is hand sculpted, and he has a beautiful Tibetan wool beard. He is signed and dated under the beard. -
Twinkle is a delightful part of our Kringle collection! A 16-inch elf who is overwhelmed with colored lights! He is dressed in a navy blue plaid wool coat and burgundy mohair vest. He has Tibetan wool hair. He has brown suede boots and cummerbund. Twinkle is hand sculpted and is signed on the bottom of his boot.
