Susan Torrence (Born 1961) American, Christmas Ornament for Global Village Glass Studios. A whimsical bird in bright colors wearing a winter cap, with the original tags in a blue felt box. Produced in 1999. 

Size of Ornament: 2 x 2 x 5 in. 

American designer Susan Torrence (Born 1961) began writing children’s books in the early 1980s before gaining recognition in the early 90s for her vibrant, whimsical hand-blown glass Christmas ornaments. Collaborating with Global Village Glass Studios, she created distinctively sculpted holiday pieces featuring expressive animals, festive gingerbread houses, and playful character figures. A graduate of Chicago City College as well as the Banff School of Fine Arts, she incorporated whimsical, childlike themes into her designs, meticulously hand-crafting and painting her pieces, blending traditional mouth-blown glass techniques with a lighthearted, colorful art style. Today, Torrence’s vintage holiday creations remain highly collectible items cherished by fans of fine handcrafted glass decor and childhood nostalgia.

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