WWII Era American Nativity.

Here is an incredible, WWII era Nativity set by the Transogram Company.
This set is labeled with pride as "American Made."
Before the war broke out, most Nativity sets (and other seasonal decorations) were imported from Germany. With the involvement of the United States in the war against the Axis powers, products from Germany were banned and American citizens were encouraged to buy "American" to showcase their patriotism and support for their sons fighting abroad.

 This Nativity set is an imitation of earlier German Nativity figures. These figures however, are cast in plaster as opposed to their continental counterparts which are mostly made of composition paper-mache. Check it out at my ecrater store.

El Alma de Maria

Here's a lovely retablo of "El Alma de Maria" or the "The Soul of Mary." Such depiction of the Virgin Mary is also known as the "Nuestra Senora de la Paloma," or "Our Lady of the Dove." Check it out at my ecrater store.

1940's German Nativity from S.S. Kresge

Here's a composition/paper-mache Nativity made in U.S. Zone Germany. Nativity set was created right after WWII in the late 40's and was sold in S.S. Kresge, a chain store company. S.S. Kresge was the parent company of K-mart stores today. An interesting Nativity set as it tells the story of postwar Germany. Check it out at my ecrater store.

Celestial Bodies - Terracotta Cross

This unique, handmade terracotta cross is hand painted in Lapis lazuli blue and decorated with images of celestial bodies: the sun, moon, stars and streaking comets. Truly a heavenly sight. It is accented with a white, satin ribbon for hanging. Check it out at my ecrater store.

Retro Nativity

Here's a colorful Nativity set from the 50's.

"Vintage Plastic "Unbreakable" 17 piece Nativity set from the 50's. One figure has its original price tag of 10c. Made in the U.S. Figures measures approximately 4 inches high."

Vintage Mod Nativity Set

Vintage Made in Italy plastic Nativity set.
I like this set. It is rendered in a stylized manner typical of mid-century aesthetics which I so dig. Just look at the stable with its asymmetrical steep roof. It houses the Holy Family in style. The look is so indicative of the era. Gotta love the playfulness of mod sensibilities.

On ecrater: Heart Broken and Bleeding Heart Necklace

A necklace for those who love too much and whose hearts are broken. Love lost.

Or perhaps, for those who are defiantly single.

On my ecrater store.

Our Lady of Guadalupe

An old, hand painted plaster statue of the Virgin of Guadalupe appearing to Juan Diego.
Now in my ecrater store.

On Ecrater: Blue Cross

Stars and Angel Easter Cross.

On Ecrater

Mater Dolorosa

On Ecrater

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