Tchaikovsky’s famous ballet, The Nutcracker, tells the story of Clara, who is given a nutcracker for Christmas. She falls asleep and dreams it has come to life. After a battle with the Mouse King, Clara and her Nutcracker Prince travel through a snowy forest to the magical Kingdom of Sweets where they meet the lovely Sugar Plum Fairy.
The little red School House was a common sight in small towns throughout the United States in the 1800s and early 1900s. With few supplies, books or individual chalkboards, all students from the first grade through the eighth were tutored by the same teacher in one simple room.
The Comedy & Tragedy masks have symbolized the theater for decades and originate from Greek theater. Actors wore masks with exaggerated expressions so people sitting far off could see the characters’ emotions. The masks also allowed actors to play multiple characters. Masks were designed with enlarged mouths so actors could easily talk and project their voices.
A beautiful, ripe apple is a traditional gift to a favorite teacher. It started years ago in New England when teachers were usually paid in foodstuffs. This glass apple, perched on a stack of books, makes a perfect thank you gift or keepsake for a special teacher.
When making films, a Director's Board, or clapboard, is used to help align the sound with the film. Combined with a chalkboard for the details of the next take, the clapboard is filmed briefly at the start of the take and traditionally has diagonally striped lines to ensure a clear visual of the clap.
The Scales of Justice stands for truth, fairness, and that everyone is to be treated equally under the law. The symbolism of the scales balancing at equal serves as a reminder that all citizens have the same rights and are to be treated without prejudice.
This beautiful glass Doctor’s Bag ornament makes a perfect gift for a favorite doctor. It was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy!
A Barber's Pole is a type of sign used by barbers most traditionally a pole with a helix of red, white and blue stripes. This beautiful glass Barber Pole ornament makes a perfect gift for a favorite barber.
This beautiful glass ornament was carefully mouth-blown into a finely crafted mold. Then a hot solution of liquid silver was poured inside. Finally, the ornament was delicately hand-painted with many brightly colored lacquers and glitter for you to enjoy!
Doctors study and work very hard to earn the opportunity to wear a laboratory coat. While this coat’s purpose is to simply protect the doctor’s clothing and act as a simple uniform, the symbolism of the coat is greater than its function.
Moving into your first or a dream home is a huge achievement. Box moving trucks are a symbol of beginning a new chapter of your life and making a new house a home. Traveling with all your belongings across town, the state or the country is most efficiently done with a moving truck.
With age comes wisdom, specifically wisdom teeth, the third set of molars. The term molar tooth comes from the Latin word meaning millstone tooth; it perfectly explains the molar’s function. Reminisce tooth fairy tales as you hang the tooth ornament upon your tree. Or, give a personalized gift to a dental professional.
