Colonial Williamsburg Marquis de Lafayette Steinbach Nutcracker

Product Description

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On October 20, 1824, the Marquis de Lafayette, a French hero of the American Revolution, visited Williamsburg as part of a 13-month farewell tour of the United States. From August 1824 to September 1825, the Marquis de Lafayette traveled throughout the United States, welcomed by thousands of admirers at each stop as "the Nation's guest." 

This limited edition Colonial Williamsburg Marquis de Lafayette Steinbach Nutcracker figurine is designed and hand-made in Marienberg in the heart of the Ore Mountains of Germany by the Steinbach Folk Art company. Each nutcracker figurine is created using centuries-old wood carving methods and iconic decorations that are traditional to Ore Mountain folk art styles dating back to the 13th century. After WWII, soldiers returning home from Germany brought nutcrackers as a souvenir to family and friends, starting a new holiday tradition in the United States. This Steinbach nutcracker is made exclusively for Colonial Williamsburg retail stores and makes a great souvenir for the Marquis de Lafayette 200th Anniversary, gift and addition to your Colonial Williamsburg collection. Grab yours before they sell out! 

Features

• Authentic Steinbach nutcracker
• Marquis de Lafayette 200th anniversary souvenir
• Dressed in the Marquis de Lafayette's uniform he wore during the American Revolutionary War
• Measures 15 3/4"H x 5 1/2"W x 7 1/2"D; 4 1/2" diameter base
• Made of solid wood, leather, cotton, wool and metal
• Hand painted face accents
• Authenticity stamp on the bottom and certificate of authenticity included
• Includes storage box
• Made in Germany