The shops at mount vernon offer unique gifts, reproductions of mount vernon treasures, and toys and games from a bygone era. The company produces over 500,000 carolers annually, which are sold by over 3,000 retailers across the united states, as well as in canada and europe. Byers choice carolers, thomas jefferson white house historical. This series consists of the spirit of christmas present, marleys ghost, mrs. The company is best known for its line of caroler figures. Little ones everywhere find the prospect of a visit from.
Byers choice carolers were inspired by a desire to bring warmth and tradition back to christmas decorating. It is a remarkable story of talent, ingenuity, hard work, attention to detail, and respect for quality. May 15, 2012 colonial williamsburg, mount vernon and other patriotic products see more ideas about colonial williamsburg, americana bedroom and abraham lincoln civil war. Byers choice carolers are varied and one of kind pieces, handmade in the usa. There are several subcollections to choose from including caroling families, santa and mrs. Each caroler is crafted in pennsylvania, starting with the clay faces that are formed and then individually painted by hand. The byers family began their s uccessful business creating highly collectible carolers in the late 1960s. Byers choice poodle dog is beautifully handcrafted to add a bit of whimsical charms to your home. Caroling theodore roosevelt is complete with hat, overcoat, and glasses. A picture of the complete group of carolers, many of which date back to 1991, is enclosed. Today some 180 artisans in pennsylvania handcraft the wonderful carolers which began on the byers dining room table many years ago. Byers choice caroler graduate male signed by joyce byers. Make offer byers choice carolers croquet family man woman boy girl 1999 2000 signed lot 4 byers choice santa in purple and red with basket of giftsfigurine collectible ils 70. Byers choice carolers beginning in the 1960s, joyce byers spent the leadup to every christmas hand crafting carolers as decorations and christmas presents.
Byers choice caroler may pole girl in green signed by joyce byers. Home byers choice carolers byers choice santa collection carolers. Byers choice carolers historical christmas barn wilton, ct. Byers choice confederate soldier caroler figurine from the historical collection. Find the inspiration you need to create the perfect scene. Buy our handmade figurines and accessories direct from the byers choice christmas. Every purchase from the shops at mount vernon helps to support our mission of preserving george washingtons legacy. The byers choice caroler figurines are widely collected throughout the united states and beyond. Hand crafted in chalfont to appraise similar items instantly without sending photos or descriptions. In our bucks county, pa workshop, we continue the tradition of making each caroler by hand. Charles dickens timeless tale comes to life with the byers choice a christmas carol collection. Byers choice 1994 the nanny caroler with toddler, basket, and umbrella. Byers choice the carolers doctor md w hat stethoscope. The byers choice story it was the late 1960s and joyce byers, an amateur artist with a degree in fashion design, was disappointed in what she was seeing in the stores.
Byers choice historical carolers collectible historical. They are treasured not only as collectibles but for the way they represent a simpler time and way of life. In the late 1960s, joyce byers started making what has come to be known as byers choice carolers out of her desire to create holiday decorations that showed a respect for. Byers choice caroler collector gift box with every caroler purchased. A market developed for the christmas carolers, and byers choice, ltd began. Byers choice caroler strawberry vendor signed by joyce byers. They hired their first employee outside the family in 1978, and ha ve been creating christmas traditions ever since. The heads of the carolers are handsculpted and made into molds which clay is pressed onto. Although byers choice still makes traditional carolers similar to the original victorianstyle.
There are beautiful color photos throughout the book. They are treasured not only as collectibles but for the way. Byers choice is dedicated to bringing you the finest handcrafted gifts. As expected, he is holding his magnifying glass ready to solve his. Light the winter nights in your byers choice village with this colonial cresset. Home new byers choice for 2020 new byers choice for 2020. Byers choice carolers, thomas jefferson the white house.
This byers choice caroler is part of the twelve days of christmas collection. Byers choice caroler figurines are handcrafted in chalfont pa made in the usa. Fezziwig, spirit of christmas past, scrooge in a robe, spirit of christmas present, and more. Byers choice santa collection carolers wooden duck shoppe. It is a subchapter s corporation, and manufactures its product in the united states. Byers choice superstore with hundreds of carolers to choose from. For many years we published our caroler chronicle newsletter. Unfollow byers choice carolers to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Byers choice carolers history tables christmas treasures. These whimsical creations were born in her kitchen in pennsylvania later expanding to the garage of the family home, and ultimately taking america by storm. Each outfit is hand sewn, trimmed, and decorated by over 80 artisans, many of whom have been creating christmas joy for.
Byers choice caroler nantucket santa claus the hub. Byers choice carolers, abraham lincoln white house historical. In 2009, we replaced the newsletter with our annual holiday magazine, which mails early november. The apple lady comes from a very large set of byers choice carolers that were lovingly cared for, and prominently displayed at christmas time, in my parents home. I want to male a herringbone lessonplan book cover this summer. Byers choice cresset accessory the shops at colonial. Byers choice retired carolers collectible retired figurines. Byers choice carolers, theodore roosevelt the white. By using clay, paint, and clothing scraps, byers choice carolers were created by joyce byers in the 1960s as christmas decorations and christmas gifts for family. Although betsy is often referred to as a seamstress, she was actually a trained upholsterer. Victorian carolers come in an everchanging assortment of faces, hair colors, outfits and accessories. From the byers choice carolers 1992 series here is a collection of children and toddlers dressed for fun in a winter wonderland.
Unfollow retired byers choice to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. But when a downturn in the economy hurt his construction business, bob looked around and saw some potential in the carolers. Byers choice carolers, sale on byers choice carolers, christmas carolers, christmas dolls, christmas decorations, 2008 byers choice carolers, byers choice carolers 2008, byers choice, byers choice, hand made in the usa, caroler family. Get the best deal for byers choice collectibles from the largest online selection at. Every caroler and kindle is lovingly produced in our facility in pennsylvania to bring the special warmth and traditions of christmas into your home. Joyce byers founded the company in the 1960s using her degree in fashion design and passion for the classic and timeless holiday season to fuel the company success.
Some historical accounts state that the items represent biblical references in. See more ideas about christmas carol, joyce byers and christmas decorations. Holmes is dressed in dark trousers, a tailored dark brown houndstooth check coat with cape, complimented by his cravat and deerstalker hat. Caroling thomas jefferson holds a book and quill, highlighting our 3rd presidents scholarly endevors. Christmas tree hill is your goto destination for byers choice carolers dolls and other figures. This is why each carolers figure, whether its a man, woman, child, or santa, wears traditional, winter clothing and is dressed in warm, festive colors. High to low most popular title manufacturer newest oldest availability 30 per page 60 per. The five gold rings represent the first five books of the old testament the. John watson have been designed by joyce byers exclusively for the old lamplighter.
Byers choice for many, many years joyce byers has been creating the magical carolers so beloved by millions. In the true spirit of christmas, founder bob byers sr. Please see pictures, feel free to ask questions and good luck bidding. Byers choice is family owned and operated in bucks county pennsylvania and is the one place in the world where the carolers and many other christmas decorations are made. He decided to devote more of his energies to the fledgling business, and in 1978, the couple hired their first employee, and turned the garage into a workshop. Price guide for original byers choice the carolers. With kindling in the basket, it makes a beautiful, realistic addition to your colonial collection. What started as a few small gifts for family made out of some clay, paint, scraps of old clothes, and her sons hair quickly grew into a project. Anna maries teas byers choice carolers sale on byers. Byers choice victorian carolers christmas treasures. Public papers of the presidents of the united states, george w. Claus, colonialhistorical, 12 days of christmas, a christmas carol, nativity, nutcracker ballet, salvation army and. No other repeated syllable has the recognition of this one or inspires the same joyous reaction among children of all ages.
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