“New Year’s Eve in New York City” Old fashioned toy store.Vesta ornament dated 1979 with art from Kimmel & Forster.Image originally published in 1865.
Christopher Kimmel worked as an engraver, lithographer, and printer in New York City with three different partners: Samuel Capewell (1852-1862), Thomas Forster (1865-1870), and Henry E. F. Voigt (1871-1877).
Vesta was an ornament brand from Corning Glass Works. In the early 20thC. Corning adapted their lightbulb blowing machinery to make Christmas balls. Many were marketed under the label of Shiny Brite. In the 1970s the company sold ornaments under their own name.The photo from Vesta’s catalog is for reference only and is not included in this offering.
These ornaments have not been hung on a tree and have been kept in climate-controlled storage.Please see my shop for other Christmas collectibles.  Orders may be combined to save on shipping.These ornaments were made in the USA and ship from Maryland.