ProvenanceHandmade by German Lutheran migrants around 1906 or earlier - no additional information available. Part of the Birdwood Mill collection before it became the National Motor Museum.SignificanceExample of German Lutheran migrants craftsmanship and religion.DescriptionTerracotta figures forming a Christmas nativity scene. Twelve pieces, pale orange in colour.
a) Baby Jesus in manger
b) Kneeling Mary (praying)
c) Kneeling Joseph (praying)
d) Kneeling King/Wise Man with crown in lap
e) Kneeling King/Wise Man holding knees
f) Kneeling King/Wise Man with hands on shoulders
g) & h) (Identical) Kneeling Shepherd holding two sheep
i) Kneeling Shepherd boy holding lamb - painted with water colours - orange, green, brown, white, grey
j) Kneeling Shepherd boy holding lamb - not painted
k) Donkey (ears broken off)
l) CowCreator (person)Creator (organisation)UnknownAcknowledgementDate of Creation1906, or earlierAccession NumberHT 1984.1354 a-l
