Enesco to launch Williamsburg licensed products at summer markets
Department 56, Jim Shore to debut Williamsburg products
Casual Living Staff -- Casual Living, 6/24/2010 10:06:01 AM
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — Garden décor, home and gift products from Williamsburg's new licensing relationship with Enesco will debut at the Dallas Total Home & Gift Market, June 23-29, and the Atlanta International Gift & Home Furnishings Market, July 14-21.
Enesco is producing co-branded Williamsburg products with Department 56 and Jim Shore, offering collections showcasing the distinctive buildings and collections of Colonial Williamsburg.
The new Williamsburg collection by Department 56 will introduce finely detailed lighted buildings and coordinating figures. The first three in a continuing series include the iconic Bruton Parish Church, the Taliaferro-Cole House and Taliaferro-Cole Shop, all replicas of original 18th-century buildings in Colonial Williamsburg's historic area.
Celebrated American folk artist Jim Shore will launch several products suitable for holiday and everyday décor. Items include: an angel, Santa, Noah's Ark and an 18th-century milliner, shown working on her stitches. The
milliner is the first in a series of characters depicting period trades still found today throughout the Williamsburg historic area.
"We are thrilled to begin working with Enesco, a company that shares our commitment to quality and creativity," said Jim Easton, vice president of products for the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. "We think Department 56
and Jim Shore are excellent additions to our family of partners, and we know customers are going to love these new pieces."
Sujata Luther, executive vice president of Enesco, said the gift and home/garden decor vendor also is proud to support the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation and its mission through this collaboration. "Colonial Williamsburg is one of the most recognized brands among American history enthusiasts, and Enesco is delighted to create new, innovative collections that are true to this heritage," Luther said.
Jim Shore added, "I have always been inspired by the rich artistic and cultural traditions of Colonial Williamsburg. It's an incredible resource for a folk artist, a living piece of our shared history. It's a great honor for me to be associated with this unique American institution."
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