Large Hummel 1968 Nativity Set
Item Details
A large Hummel Nativity 1968 Set HUM 260. Included are the original 16 pieces and an additional 260 R: 260 A Madonna (9.75’), 260 B Saint Joseph (11.75’), 260 C Infant Jesus (5.75’), 260 D Good Night (5.25’), 260 E Angel Serenade (4.25’), 260 F We Congratulate (6.25’), 260 G Standing Shepherd (11.75’), 260 H Sheep standing with lamb (3.75’), 260 J Kneeling Shepherd Boy (7’), 260 K Little Tooter (5.13’), 260 L Donkey (7.5’), 260 M Cow (11.75’), 260 N Moorish King (121.75’), 260 O Standing King (12’), 260 Kneeling King (9’), 260 R One Sheep (have 2 of these).
The sketch art of Sister Maria Innocentia Hummel, OSF, began to appear in the 1930s in Germany and Switzerland. Hummel’s ‘art cards’ became popular throughout Germany, catching the eye of Franz Goebel, porcelain maker. Goebel acquired rights to turn Hummel’s drawing into figurines, producing the first line in 1935. The base for the popularity was among German immigrants on the East Coast of the U.S., first being transported to this country by American men in the armed forces. *Cited from website.
Condition
These are in great shape; however, most have felt glued to the base bottom. 260 E Angel Serenade has a flea bite chip on the right wing.
Dimensions
Measurements are for the Moorish King.
Item #
14CIN026-001
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