Saint Nicholas - Santa Claus Christmas mask (1950s)

This bright and cheerful Santa Claus mask was produced in the 1950s by Menu Promotions Inc.—noted in small print on the bottom left of the piece with “Printed in the U.S.A.” These promotional masks were typically offered at restaurants and diners as part of children’s holiday menus, giving kids a festive keepsake during the Christmas season.

The mask features a rosy-cheeked, full-bearded Santa with a wide-eyed expression and classic red hat, rendered in vivid lithograph printing of the period. At 13 by 10 inches, it’s a bold display piece and a wonderful example of mid-century holiday advertising ephemera.

Date: 1950s

Maker: Menu Promotions Inc. (Printed in U.S.A.)

Size: 13 x 10 inches

Rarity: Moderately scarce