Figurine, HomCo, Pixie / Elf, #5213, Pink and Purple, Vintage

• Pattern:  Homco Elf / Pixie, Pink/Purple #5213
• Made in Taiwan
• Vintage: 1970's
• Details:  This is a darling elf from HomCo (Home Interiors & Gifts).  This is part of a collection of elves in different colors and poses.  This one is the pink elf and he has a very sweet face, big eyes and blond hair.  It is stamped on the bottom with the HomCo logo (they varied through the years), plus it retains its original HOMCO foil label that reads:  "Made in Taiwan".   If yours broke one or are trying to collect the set, we hope this piece completes your search.  If you're not interested in the collection, this elf will make a wonderful addition on his own to a bookshelf, or as part of a vignette or tablescape, maybe even as part of your Christmas decorations!  Great in a child's room or powder room.  
• Material:  Bisque Porcelain
• Dimensions:  3.0 inches Tall,  approx. 4.0 inches Long.
• Condition:  Vintage - Used.  Excellent Condition.  There are no chips, cracks, or scratches.  Please review all pictures and make sure you love this item before purchasing, we can't accept returns.  Please remember these are VINTAGE and ANTIQUE items, they are not new, every effort has been made to show any scratches, wear and tear, and imperfections.  

HomCo (Home Interiors & Gifts), was founded by Mary C. Crowley in Carrollton, Texas on December 5, 1957.  Mary structured the company much like Mary Kay Cosmetics, Avon and others who had mostly women selling door to door and at home parties.  They purchased items mostly from Asian manufacturers like China, Taiwan, and the Philippines and distributed them through their distribution network. The company celebrated its 25th anniversary in 1983 and had grown sales to $400 million.  Sadly, Mary Crowley died in 1987, Don Carter, her second husband, became president and CEO and by the early 1990's the company had sales of over $850 million, with some 42,000 independent sales people.  In 1994 Home Interiors and Gifts wanted to retire, the company was sold to the investment firm of Hicks, Muse, Tate & Furst in a $1 billion leveraged buyout.  However, by April 29, 2008 they filed for bankruptcy.  After bankruptcy Home Interiors was bought by the owners and founders of Home & Garden Party.  In 2009 they merged the two companies renaming it Celebrating Home and it continues to operate from Home and Garden Party's headquarters in Marshall, TX.