Is Department 56 still in business?
Department 56 is a U.S. manufacturer of holiday collectibles, ornaments and giftware, known for its lit Christmas village collections and Snowbabies collection. It is owned by Enesco and based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota….Department 56.
| Founded | 1976 (46 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Parent | Enesco |
| Website | department56.com |
Can you visit department 56?
Sit back and take a virtual tour of our Village showroom at the Department 56 offices in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. You’ll see the latest in the Original Snow Village, Dickens’ Village Series, North Pole Series, and more. Look for some inspiration the next time you decide to setup a Village display at your home.
How many pieces are in the Department 56 Dickens Village?
2500 pieces
Department 56 “Dickens Village Mill” Another addition to the Dickens Village collection, the “Dickens Village Mill” was released in 1985 and limited to just 2500 pieces. This vintage Department 56 collectible building features a large wooden mill, double doors, and snow-covered ground.
Who bought Dept 56?
Forstmann Little & Co.
1986: The Heritage Village Collection is extended with the addition of the New England Village and the Alpine Village; Snowbabies line is introduced. 1992: Forstmann Little & Co., a private investment firm, acquires Department 56 for $270 million.
How do you clean Christmas village houses?
We recommend using a soft feather duster to remove surface dust from the figurines. Collectors have shared with us that using a hair dryer on a low, cool setting, or using canned air (used to clean computer components) is also effective to remove dust. Please do not submerge them in water or a soapy water solution.
What is alpine village by Department 56?
Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 – a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Ave Maria Chapel, hand-crafted and…
What is the Alpine village series?
Welcome to Alpine Village by Department 56 – a series as unique as the towns and hamlets of the Alpine and Bavarian regions they represent. Spieluhr Geschaft, hand-crafted and hand-painted… ALPINE VLG’ST. NICHOLAS’ Introduced December 1998 Retired December 2005 Village Figures
Where is the Department 56 office located in Minnesota?
Sit back and take a virtual tour of our Village showroom at the Department 56 offices in Eden Prairie, Minnesota. You’ll see the latest in… Looking for Retired Product?
What to do in alpine village?
Open the door to Alpine Village. The intricately detailed lighted buildings and accessories of this series are as unique and diverse as the towns and hamlets in the Bavarian regions they represent. The Bavarian craftsman guiding his horse-drawn sled, is delivering some fine timbers to the clock shop.