Vintage Japan Chenille Santa Claus Under Glass Christmas Decoration heart greetings Dating to the early 1900s

Dating to the early 1900s or so and from a poetry book published at that time

may I offer this 1920s' Art Deco French Ribbonwork applique

the front of the box has a printed sentiment that reads DEAREST MOTHER I LOVE YOU

Even though the booklet is stained and well worn

Vintage Japan Chenille Santa Claus Under Glass Christmas Decoration heart greetings Dating to the early 1900sDon't you just hate it when you find a single vintage Christmas decoration that you just can't bear to use. Well, I found a nice way to display all by itself during the holiday season. Santa Claus under glass! A glass dome, that is. Here's a vintage Chenille Santa Claus holding a Christmas tree and an Art Deco era sticker that reads HOLIDAY CHEER. The dome base measures about 3 1 4" high x 1 1 2" wide approx. While the glass diffuses my photos just a