Ornaments - Vintage Plastic

After WWII, newer plastics began to be used in a broad variety of consumer products - including Christmas Ornaments. Coupled with post-war anti-German and anti-Japanese sentiments, reduced ornament production in those countries, and the "admirable" quality of being unbreakable, the thoroughly modern family of the late 1940's and 1950's was delighted to purchase American made plastic ornaments. Any number of varieties were produced, and are represented below, as well as some of the earlier plastic and celluloid pieces which were  products of  the early part of the century. Youth today can hardly imagine a time in the 1950's and 60's when plastic bags were valued enough to be hand washed and hung on the line to dry. It gives one a perspective on the novelty and perceived value of these early plastic ornaments.

Picture  click on image to see larger picture	Stock No.	Price each	Description	Size Ht. x Width Origin	Quantity
	4-101	35.00	Santa on Metal Skis Cellulose acetate plastic Santa on green metal skis. Beautiful detail. Excellent condition. Pack is open to hold candy. There is a hole in Santa's hat for hanging.	3.5 x 5.0 USA pre-WWII	1
	3-237	12.00	Angel This angel is beautifully molded - lovely detail on the wings and robe. In near mint condition.	3.25 x 2.25 USA late 1940's	1
	3-238	10.00	Choir Boy with Candle This traditional ornament of the 1950's will be remembered by many. Made by the Bradford Novelty Company, these were widespread and popular as "new" plastic American ornaments.	3.25 x 1.5 USA mid-late 1950's	1
	3-234	5.00	Running Deer - Small This graceful deer was used for table top decorations in the 1950's. Eye is painted red. Antlers with 4 branches intact. Some discoloration along glue lines.	2 x 3 USA mid 1950's	4
	3-233	6.00	Running Deer - Large This graceful deer was used for table top decorations in the 1950's. Eye and nose are painted red. Antlers are molded and solid. Some discoloration along glue lines on under side.	3 x 5 USA mid 1950's	1
	2-157	25.00	Celluloid Deer This is a lovely standing reindeer, with Occupied Japan stamped on his stomach. In excellent condition. He has one tip on one antler with slight damage, and the "p" of Japan has a small hole melted from the heat of the stamping. Note the lovely painted ears, eyes and mouth.	5.25 x 5.5 Occupied Japan	1
	3-312	6.00	Standing Deer This is a classic ornament from this period. Used for hanging on the tree, or standing on tabletop as a decoration. Nice detailing. Excellent condition.	3.25 x 3 USA 1950's	1
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