RETIRED DEPARTMENT 56 SNOW VILLAGE A HOME IN THE MAKING

In this listing is a Retired #56.54979 Department 56 - The Original Snow Village -Habitat For Humanity International - A Home For The Making (Set Of 5)This piece was issued in 1999 and retired in 2001. Each piece in the original Snow Village is handcrafted of ceramic, individually hand painted ,and fired with a glazed finish. Extensive research contributes to the charm and detail of each piece. Cast in the mold is a Department 56 logo - A guarantee of authenticity. Each year pieces are retired from production and the molds broken - Habitat For Humanity is a worldwide , nonprofit organization that provides housing for those in need through hard work and cooperation. Celebrates the spirit of community with " A Home In The Making " a house undergoing construction, and the enthusiastic workers putting it all together . Mint in original box