Wooden tree, part of creche set. Tall and cylindrical w/ layers of green needle-like leaves, much like a palm tree. Trunk painted brown. Colorful paper decals, circular w/ scalloped edges, fixed to trees. Round base.
crèches (Christmas)
painting (coating)
wood (plant material)
Christmas
Painted
Christmas
Torah
CRECHE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
9.625 (H), 1.25 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5061.16
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