WILLITTS AMISH HERITAGE CAROLINE'S PRAYER FIGURINE SAMPLER 1st ED CERT. NOS NIB

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We are pleased to offer for your consideration a new, never displayed WILLITTS DESIGNS AMISH HERITAGE COLLECTION FIGURINE with QUILT, ITEM # 30043, CAROLINE'S BEDTIME PRAYER, designed by Ann M. Dezendorf, dated 1994. RETIRED - LIMITED EDITION FIRST ISSUE. INCLUDES WRAPPED FIGURINE IN ORIGINAL BOX and ORIGINAL PACKING, QUILT, and ALL PAPERWORK with CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY. This figurine was purchased years ago from a local gift shop that was closing. The owners assured us that the figurine was never on display, but kept boxed up in their storage room. They opened the box and packing at purchase time to make sure that it was perfect and then closed the box. It has not been opened since until the time of this listing so that we could take photos. CAROLINE''S BEDTIME PRAYER: "As Caroline kneels before her bed this evening, she whispers a bedtime prayer to her doll. This child's prayer, recited in German by most Amish children from the time they learn to talk, is embroidered on a sampler that hangs in Caroline's bedroom. Caroline's mother made the sampler when she was fourteen years old. Caroline loves to point out the pair of distelfink, or goldfinch, to her doll every night before she goes to sleep. She finds it comforting to pretend that the birds are her mother and father and that she and her siblings are nestled snugly between them in the nest." ABOUT THE SAMPLER: "This sampler's wandering vine is based on an original 1863 needlework design and is typical of Amish decorative borders. Around 1925, calligraphy has replaced the more time-consuming method of needlework in the Amish culture. When needlework was popular, it was practiced by women and girls to create family records as well as alphabet and memorial samplers. Alphabet samplers, which served as letter templates in embroidery, were usually made by girls between the ages of 12 and 17. Although these samplers were meant to be functional rather than decorative, they were often signed by their young creators - an interesting exception to the Amish belief that signing one's name to their work is an unseemly show of pride." SAMPLER'S PRAYER: So tired I am, I'll go to sleep I'll close my eyes Real tight Father let the Angels surround My bed tonight. Please feel free to email any and all questions - we'll get back to you as soon as possible. We'll mail it by either Parcel Post with Insurance and Delivery Confirmation in the USA. If you would like to receive your package sooner, we are also offering Priority Mail. Please view our Shipping Calculator. This is the actual postage cost with no handling fee. We love to meet international members and your bids are always welcome. We will mail it by First Class Mail. Please view our Shipping Calculator. We will charge actual postage and insurance with no handling fee. We'll be happy to combine shipping on multiple purchases, so please take a look at our other available items. We don't have any set time limit on combining wins, but you must let us know after your first win in order to prevent any misunderstandings. Combined shipping is based on the total weight of the package to your zip code or country with no handling fee no matter how many items. If the items you are interested in are Buy It Now, please add them to your Shopping Cart and request a combined invoice. TERMS: PLEASE USE eBAY'S CHECKOUT FOR QUICK & EASY PAYMENT. We accept all types of Payment is due within 3 days of purchase unless other arrangements have been made prior. If you have any questions about making your payment, please contact us prior to bidding. We usually ship items no later than the next business day after cleared payment. We appreciate your business and hope you enjoy your purchase! Thanks! read more

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