{"product_id":"vintage-sameco-papier-mache-christmas-carolers-set-of-4","title":"Vintage SAMECO Papier-Mâché Christmas Carolers, Set of 4","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderfully nostalgic set of four vintage Christmas carollers, featuring three women and one gentleman dressed in colourful period-style clothing and gathered with their “Merry Christmas” songbooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach figure is individually constructed with expressive sculpted features, layered paper clothing and hand-finished details. Their wonderfully exaggerated singing faces and lightweight construction give them the unmistakable character of mid-century Christmas décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe four figures share matching bases and styling and are being offered together as a set.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA classic red fire hydrant stands ready along the village street, paired with a blue newspaper box marked \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSnow Village Gazette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Together, these familiar street details add a touch of everyday life and character, making a natural addition to any village scene.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"height: 98px;\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eBrand\/Distributor: SAMECO\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eEstimated era: 1960s–1970s\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eOrigin: Taiwan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eMaterial: Papier-mâché \/ paper and mixed media\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6px;\"\u003eCondition: Vintage pre-owned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIncludes: set of 4 figures\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVintage Item Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Vintage Villages, vintage items are defined as pieces that are either at least 20 years old or sourced secondhand. Due to their nature, minor signs of age and wear are to be expected and add to each item's unique character and history. All vintage items are sold as-is and are final sale. Please review all details carefully before purchasing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a decoration. Not a toy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Little History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese vintage Christmas carollers were made in Taiwan for SAMECO and are believed to date from approximately the 1960s–1970s, a period when Taiwan was becoming an important manufacturing centre for decorative goods exported to North America.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosely matching carollers are also found attributed to Davar Products, Inc., a New York giftware company operating from the late 1950s. Davar imported and developed decorative goods manufactured in Asia, with documented products originating in both Japan and Taiwan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe precise relationship between SAMECO and Davar has not been established. It is possible the companies sourced these figures from the same Taiwanese manufacturer or that SAMECO distributed them within the Canadian market. What survives today is a charming example of the colourful, hand-finished Christmas décor imported into North America during the mid-century era.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vintage Villages","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49244856156260,"sku":null,"price":100.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0631\/9085\/9876\/files\/0BD1730B-61EA-4A97-9340-4A443DC4FA1E.jpg?v=1789259706","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagevillages.ca\/products\/vintage-sameco-papier-mache-christmas-carolers-set-of-4","provider":"Vintage Villages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}