The large papier mâché angel hanging from the window molding is from Filene's Basement back when they used to have their annual Christmas in August Sale (so sad to see the Basement go this year).
This year's tree color scheme is blue and gold. The lights are all vintage C-6 sets with some bubble lights, Reliance Krystal Stars (1930s, made in Rhode Island), and plastic stars from Japan (1940s).
There are also metal reflectors on some of the regular cone-shaped bulbs, also in blue and gold.
Most of the ornaments are vintage with some new ones mixed in.
The real miracle is that I managed to stuff this 7-foot tree into my Honda Civic (it's not a hatchback or SUV!) and drive it from CT to Boston without completely destroying it.
The plastic angel light on top was purchased at the Brimfield Antiques Show a few years ago.
Her halo is broken but she's otherwise in very good shape. I'm guessing she dates from the 1950s, but I'm not sure.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!
Very pretty! I love love love old ornaments. My mom busted out my grandparents' vintage 50s ornaments a few years back. They really made the tree much nicer. Merry Christmas, Queen Sally!
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