Description: Over 1100 different Christmas tree pins, from the mid-20th century to the present, made by more than 200 designers and manufacturers. More than 1,200 color photographs are presented and the pins are described, identified, and valued. The rhinestones, enamels, and metalwork are of the finest quality. Collectors enjoy finding Christmas tree pins all year long.
Brief description: Nancy Y. Trowbridge has built a collection of more than 1,700 Christmas theme pins which she carefully researches and enjoys wearing for the holidays and throughout the year. She is a vocal music teacher in Battle Creek, Michigan, with degrees from Western Michigan University and the University of Connecticut.