This Herr Drosselmeyer Nutcracker Ballet Figurine
is 11.5 inches tall and stands on a gold round base. The Christmas Nutcrackers Village People Nutcracker Ballet Character is wearing a black suit, white tuxedo shirt and a black outside, purple inside velvet cape. His pants are purple with glittery purple stripes and tall black boots. On the black belt of Drosselmeyers jacket is a gold pocket watch hanging from a gold linked chain. His tall black glittery top hat with a black feather attached with a purple plastic jewel. This Christmas Nutcrackers Village People is also wearing his signature black eye patch over his right eye. Herr Drosselmeyer Nutcracker Ballet Figurine is holding a Mini Nutcracker Soldier in his right hand. The Miniature Soldiers uniform is all red and blue with black boots and a sword being held at his waist. His has white down feathers for his hair with white eyebrows and a white wooden 3D mustache. This extravagant nutcracker is from the Kurt Adler Hollywood Collection. Select to see a complete listing of our Christmas Decorations Ideas.
How Nutcrackers Came to America.
Nutcrackers have always been enjoyed for their whimsical expressions, authentic costumes, and enigmatic charm. However, nutcrackers also possess a rich history that goes back about 300 years. Nutcrackers carry with them a sense of tradition as well as an abundance of stories and legends of the past. Although nutcrackers have been around for ages, they were not always the collectible items as we know them today. In fact, nutcrackers only became popular in the United States about 50 years ago. Select this link to view our Large Nutcrackers.
The practice of collecting nutcrackers in the United States began in the early 1950s. Many of the GIs who were in Germany during World War II visited open air fares or markets in Germany. It was there that they discovered a sturdy and intriguing companion in the nutcracker. When the soldiers returned home after the war, a new comrade accompanied them. Strengthened by the nutcrackers ability to ward off evil from its owners, the soldiers brought a figure of power and protection to their families and loved ones. And so, the nutcrackers with their rich heritage had arrived in the United States, and were here to stay. Check out all our Nutcracker Ornaments for the holidays.
The Nutcrackers Herr Drosselmeyer.
Many people wonder what his relationship to Clara is. Herr Drosselmeyer is the mysterious uncle who presents his 12 year old niece Clara with the enchanting nutcracker. He is the one to breathe life into the nutcracker and all the other figures. They all come to life as if she was in a dream. Check out our entire collection of Nutcracker Ornaments.
