{"product_id":"department-56-boarding-lodging-school-1993-5809-2","title":"Vintage 1993 Department 56 Boarding \u0026 Lodging School #18 – Dickens’ Village Commemorative Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eA wonderful addition to any Department 56 Dickens’ Village collection, this vintage 1993 Boarding \u0026amp; Lodging School was issued as a special commemorative edition celebrating the 150th anniversary of Charles Dickens’ beloved \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart of the Heritage Village Collection, this distinctive hand-painted porcelain building features classic Victorian brick architecture, snow-covered rooflines, festive holiday detailing, and an intricate rooster weathervane. This is the collectible 1993 commemorative version, item #5809-2, displaying the number 18 on the building’s facade — rather than the later regular-production version displaying number 43.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe building is beautifully preserved in excellent vintage condition and includes its original matching Department 56 box, the original green commemorative hangtag, and a new replacement light cord and bulb. The original box shows age-related storage and handling wear, including writing and a sticker.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrand: Department 56\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCollection: Dickens’ Village Series – Heritage Village Collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eName: Boarding \u0026amp; Lodging School\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eItem Number: 5809-2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdition: 1993 Commemorative Edition – 150th Anniversary of \u003cem\u003eA Christmas Carol\u003c\/em\u003e; number 18 on the facade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Hand-painted porcelain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: approximately 6 × 5 × 8 inches (published reference measurements)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal retail box: 7 × 10 × 9.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLighting: Illuminated – new replacement light cord and bulb included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Excellent vintage condition; rooster weathervane intact\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes: original matching Department 56 box, original green commemorative hangtag, new replacement light cord and bulb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA lovely collectible commemorating one of the most cherished Christmas stories ever written — beautifully suited to Dickens’ Village displays, Victorian Christmas settings, and traditional holiday village scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlease review all photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Another’s Treasures 4 U","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67726627274912,"sku":"AT-D56-BOARDING-SCHOOL-1993-001","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/0920\/0029\/files\/scene-night-glow_6c7b1a6e-78f7-447a-9a13-06a8c95f7095.jpg?v=1792279750","url":"https:\/\/anotherstreasures4u.com\/products\/department-56-boarding-lodging-school-1993-5809-2","provider":"Another's Treasures 4 U","version":"1.0","type":"link"}