Another obsession of ours are Vintage Christmas Corsages. We think that our love for these came from growing up and seeing family members and old photos of lapels or hats adorned with live or store made corsages.
We look closely at each one for all the hidden details and surprises. In the 1950s and beyond these became very popular to either make with kits sold or by manufacturers. Real flowers were expensive so this was an alternative. They were offered by five and dime like Woolworths and appeared in seasonal catalogs such as Sears or Eaton’s.
We have a large collection and we are always adding and enjoying.
We gave a lecture recently and were amazed at the number of collectors and how corsages are being used. Sue likes to rescue and upscale the corsages she can save and also uses them to decorate trees and wreaths.
We have decided to list some to make room for our new ones.

Here is a Pixie Elf Head in festive green and red colors in the original box.

Corsage: Green hatted Pixie Elf, surrounded by 2 decorated bottle brush sprigs, red berries, white plastic glittered berries, lacquered holly leaves, silver mercury beads and a green satin bow. Straight pin on the back.
Card: plain gold card
Box: Oval Plastic
Measurements of corsage: approximately is 5 1/2 x 4
Condition: Overall - Very Good.
Corsage- Very Good, some areas of wear on balls, beads and berries The elf hat has a few marks and a small mark on elf’s chin.
Box- cloudiness and marks, plastic top fits, cardboard back has patina. Gold card - some surface marks. Two tape residue on front.

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