Vintage Knee Hugger Christmas Elf Pixie Tree Hugger Ornament 12”

Bring nostalgic mid-century charm to your Christmas décor with this adorable vintage Knee Hugger (Tree Hugger) Elf from the 1950s–1960s.  This classic holiday pixie features the iconic hard plastic painted face with bright blue eyes, rosy cheeks, and a cheerful smile. The vibrant red felt body, gray felt collar and mittens, bendable wire limbs, and hanging loop make it perfect for decorating Christmas trees, wreaths, mantels, shelves, or vintage holiday displays.  Although this elf does not retain its original country-of-origin tag, it has all the characteristics of the collectible Japanese-made knee huggers that were popular during the mid-century era.  Features  * Vintage 1950s–1960s Christmas elf * Hard plastic painted face * Bright red felt outfit * Gray felt collar and mittens * Bendable wire arms and legs for posing * Original hanging loop * Approximately 12 inches long * Classic knee hugger/tree hugger design  Condition  Very nice vintage condition.  * Bright, clean face with vivid original paint. * Felt body remains vibrant with minimal wear. * Collar is clean and intact with very little fraying. * No obvious stains or dark marks noted. * Wire limbs remain poseable for decorating. * Hanging loop is attached. * No “Made in Japan” tag present.  Please review all photographs carefully, as they are part of the description and show the exact item you will receive.