Blue Monday – Wedgwood Jasperware Nativity Ornaments
Depressed Monday is sponsored by Sally at Smiling Sally.
Jasperware was the creation of Josiah Wedgwood during the eighteenth century in England. This morning I’d like to helping a selection of Wedgwood ornaments from my nativity scenes collection. Most are blue with white jasperware and some are all white jasperware.
I have lots of difficulty taking good photos for my posts. For example, here are the photos I took of the ornaments I want to share for today’s strut. The detail got washed-out with the flash:
In order to give a better view of the ornaments, I’ve found better photos on the web for most of the items. When I can try again and suceed in producing superiority photos, I’ll substitute those.
First is a Wedgwood Icon Ornament. It is 3.75" high in matte blue with white redress. A matching white Wedgwood ribbon is attached. The design is an openwork ball with white figures at bottom - Joseph/ Mary/ Baby Jesus.
The next two are all-white round Wedgwood Jasper Collectibles ornaments. The first is titled "O Saintly Night" and depicts Mary/ Baby Jesus/ Joseph and Donkey...












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