1940's - 1950's Raylite Electric Corp. lighted musical Putz Christmas church

11940's - 1950's Raylite Electric Corp. lighted musical Putz Christmas church. The church measures 13" tall, 7 1/4" long and 5 3/8" wide. The music box works - plays the song Silent Night. No cracks or chips. When doing research on this item I found that this church can be considered a Putz church and or musical Christmas Cathedral by the information below. See pictures for details and condition.

Yes, the Raylite Electric Corp. lighted musical church can certainly be referred to as a Putz church, particularly within the context of Christmas village or holiday decor collecting.
While traditionally, Putz houses and churches referred to handmade miniature structures, often made of cardboard, paper, or natural materials like moss and glitter, and rooted in Moravian Christmas traditions, the term "Putz" has evolved to encompass a broader range of vintage miniature Christmas buildings used in decorative village scenes.
The Raylite church fits this broader definition because:
It's a miniature Christmas building: It's designed specifically for holiday display as part of a Christmas scene or village.
It's vintage: These churches are typically from the mid-20th century, aligning with the period when mass-produced Putz houses became popular.
It often includes illumination: Like many Putz houses, the Raylite church is designed to be lighted, creating a festive glow in a display.
It evokes a sense of nostalgia: Putz houses are known for their nostalgic appeal, a characteristic shared by vintage Raylite churches.
Therefore, while perhaps not a "Putz church" in the strictest historical sense of being handmade with specific materials, in modern collecting and common usage, it is often categorized and referred to as such.

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