Vintage Large Josef Originals Santa Claus retailer - RARE

Product Name: Vintage Large Josef Originals Santa Claus retailer - RARE
Vintage Large Josef Originals Santa Claus, Ceramic Santa Claus, Christmas Decor, Holiday Decor, Josef Santa with Toy Bag • Vintage large ceramic Santa Claus • Brand: Josef Originals • Made in Japan • Overall measurements are 13" tall x 7 3/4" at widest point x 6 1/2" deep Josef Originals was started in 1945 by Muriel Joseph George retailer and her husband, Tom George in 1945 as a jewelry company. Unable to obtain the necessary materials for jewelry making during World War II, Muriel turned to designing figurines. All of the pieces were made in California until 1960. Due to competition from Japanese imports in the 60s, the couple decided to partner with George Good and opened a factory in Japan. Muriel continued to design the figurines until her retirement in 1981.