Betsy Ross Sewing the Stars

Regular price $379.00

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Description

Betsy Ross Nutcracker –  250th Anniversary USA | 4th of July Edition

Step into a quiet, defining moment at the birth of a nation with Betsy Ross, a nutcracker that honors patience, craftsmanship, and the power of steady hands shaping history. Created as part of Steinbach’s 4th of July Edition and the official 250th Anniversary of the United States collection, this figure celebrates America’s founding era in a uniquely meaningful way.

Seated calmly at her worktable, Betsy Ross is captured in an intimate act of creation. With needle in hand, she carefully stitches the first American flag, its thirteen stars forming a circle of unity and hope. The red, white, and blue fabric drapes naturally across her lap, bringing movement and life to the scene—as if history itself is taking shape stitch by stitch.

Her attire reflects the simple elegance of the late 18th century: a blue bodice, delicate white lace, and a traditional bonnet framing a calm yet determined expression. A softly glowing lantern beside her symbolizes guidance, perseverance, and quiet courage, while sewing tools at her feet patiently await their role in shaping the future.

As the second figure in Steinbach’s 4th of July Edition and a key part of the 250th Anniversary USA collection, Betsy Ross holds a special place within this historic series. Strictly limited to 500 pieces worldwide, it is a rare and meaningful addition for collectors and history enthusiasts alike.

Handcrafted in Germany with exceptional attention to detail, this nutcracker honors not grand speeches or battles, but dedication, skill, and belief in a shared future. Betsy Ross reminds us that history is often made in quiet rooms—through careful work and unwavering resolve.

A timeless symbol of craftsmanship, independence, and heritage, Betsy Ross brings depth, pride, and reflection into your home—today and for generations to come.

Height

0.45 m | 17.71 inch

  • 5 stars: 30 (97%)
  • 4 stars: 1 (3%)
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Walter

Detailing!

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Anonymous collector

She is beautiful ! I love the extras...the table and sewing basket...so well made!

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Monique

Beautiful addition to my 4th of July collection! Absolutely beautiful!

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Theresa

Love this nutcracker. It fits so well with all my Fourth of July decorations. I love the detail.

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Vicki

This girl is gorgeous!! The attention to detail is amazing!

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Ana

I will cherish this beautiful collector's item as it holds special meaning to me. I portrayed Betsy Ross in a school play in 1976.

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S

A perfect addition to out patriotic holiday collection.

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Anonymous collector

This beautiful Betsy Ross was a gift for my nutcracker collecting daughter. She LOVED it. We're a patriotic family and she was a PERFECT addition to her collection. It makes the event of the 250th anniversary of our country extra special. Thank you for offering nutcrackers for special events.

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Faye

Beautiful workmanship! The simple stitch thread still being needled through the flag is a perfect touch. Mrs Betsy Ross is already out of the box and up on my mantle for display and may not go back in after celebrations are done, as lovely as she looks.

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Lisa

A Great addition for this special anniversary

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JACK

A great adition to my large Nutcaker collection.

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Cindy

Love her!! Only a couple things I would change -have her sewing the Stars with the flag flipped, so the stars are on top and a better quality flag. It is not stitched around the edges and has some small frays around the edges.

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Anonymous collector

She is absolutely adorable! I love her.

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Anonymous collector

A great addition to my collection
Well done

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Anonymous collector

Quality perfect. DEFINITELY WORTH THE MONEY

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John

I think she was a great investment. She was built nice and looks good in my display case I am still waiting on my 250 anniversary Nutcracker. I ordered over a month ago. Please let me know when it will get shipped. Thank you.

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Kris

Betsy is lovely! Exactly what I was looking forward to. Thank you. Looking forward to more in the series!!

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Michelle

Very high quality and beautiful detail!

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Justine

She's beautiful and I am of course, as always, in awe of the quality! I would've liked to see her "nutcracker" be the same as a traditional nutcracker (the locate is a little odd) and I wish that the flag was not upside down. While I understand why she is sewing the flag this way, the upside down flag is negative to the US. I didnt even realize it was upside until my husband pointed it out. I still love her and am very happy that she is part of my collection!

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Anonymous collector

I LOVE my nutcracker. I WAS SURE disappointed that the small sign shown beside her was not available to buy or encluded with her.
BUT she is lovely.

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Pam

It is made so well and is a wonderful representation fit for 250 celebration!

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Anonymous collector

Very detailed.

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John

Nice Nutcracker and nice tribute to Betsy Ross

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