Why You’ll Love It
A rare Barbara Raheb miniature edition of George R. Sims’s famous Victorian poem, Christmas Day in the Workhouse, this 1993 book is numbered #99 and contains pages of readable text. Originally published in the late 19th century, the poem became one of Sims’s best-known works and is remembered for its dramatic criticism of poverty, charity, and the harsh Victorian workhouse system. The maroon-red pyroxylin binding features gilt titling, gilt spine decoration, and a striking cover design of a lantern radiating light, an especially fitting image for a Christmas work centered on hardship, dignity, and social conscience.
Rare, retired, and beautifully preserved, it is a meaningful addition to a Victorian library, Christmas scene, or serious Barbara Raheb collection.
Details
Materials: Faux leather (pyroxylin) binding, paper
Scale & Size: 1:12 scale; 1" tall
Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Artist: Barbara Raheb, IGMA Artisan
Collection: The Maureen Fukushima Collection
Please Note: The miniature Christmas Day in the Workhouse book is included only. Other accessories and dolls shown are for staging purposes.
A Note About Value
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Our pricing reflects the miniature's place within today's collector market and the years we've spent studying the artists, histories, and values that make these tiny works of art so special.
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