Tina Mitchell Christmas Appraisal

The Santas by Tina Mitchell Christmas Ornament

This is a detailed, vintage-style mixed-media Christmas ornament from 'The Santas' collection, designed by Tina Mitchell and produced for the Lakeside Import Co. The figure depicts a Santa Claus or Father Christmas character in a rustic, folk-art aesthetic. He is dressed in a long, tan faux-fur coat with a matching plush hood, accented by deep burgundy trousers and black boots. The character features a long, wispy white beard and is carrying a toy sack made of olive green felt, which is overflowing with miniature pine needles and small red berries. A notable decorative element is a scroll of printed sheet music tied with a red ribbon and gold twine across his back. The ornament includes a gold metallic hanging string at the top. The original cardboard hang-tag remains attached, displaying the brand name 'The Santas by Tina Mitchell' and technical manufacturing data including item number 800128 and a barcode. The materials appear to be a mix of synthetic fabrics, felt, plastic for the boots, and paper for the tags and scroll. The item appears to be in good vintage condition with the original tags intact, indicating it has preserved most of its collectibility. It dates back to approximately the late 1990s based on the label style and manufacturing company.