Name/Title
Fold-out cardboard Christmas Creche, c. 1960sEntry/Object ID
2021.109.5Description
Acc. No. 21.109.5
Subject Category: Celebrations and Events; Citizens of Alameda
Date or Period: c. 1960s
Object: Christmas Creche
Description: Printed cut-out cardboard traditional creche scene featuring the holy family, the three kings, a shepherd or two and sheep, angels, a star, and what may be an African slave, in a thatched building. Creche folds out for 3-dimensional effect, kept together with 3 pot metal split pins. In the thatch is imprinted in silver type: 'Gloria in excelsis Deo.' No printer's identification.
Size (folded): L 14 1/2 x W 12 inches.
History of Objects: Paper creche from the Judge George E. McDonald collection.
Acquired from: unknown
Catalog Date: 10/1/2021
