It is the first plate in the Edna Hibel Christmas Plate series. The plate was produced as a limited edition on hard-fire china by Edwin M. Knowles. The artwork was uniquely created using layers of pigment and hand-applied 24k gold accents on the rim. The plate measures approximately 10.25 inches in diameter. Edition: This was a limited edition, with the firing period permanently closing on December 31, 1985. Each plate is numbered. Description: The plate depicts the Virgin Mary and Baby Jesus surrounded by adoring angels, set against a deep blue background with intricate gold detailing on the rim and surrounding design.