Yankee Father Christmas 18"

This one is one half of a pair of Civil War Santas. The other, obviously, is a Confederate Santa, lol!

Yep. During the war between the states, even Christmas was an occasion for politics. I never saw a Confederate one, but if there wasn't, there should have been. . . .

Still looking for the picture of the other one, whose vest was made made from the Confederate Battle Flag. And had a small pewter cannon at his feet.

This one's pants are velveteen, his vest is made from an old silk tie, and watch chain from an old bracelet. His hand-knit mittens conceal wired hands so that he can easily hold the flags. His robe is trimmed with marabou.

He, and his confederate, each sold for $400.


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