#19 The Danish Pioneer’s Countdown to Christmas 2013: The Story of the Dagmar Cross

Looking ahead to 2014, do you know a young girl who might enjoy a Dagmar Cross, a traditional Danish keepsake gift for baptisms, confirmations, brides, and other special occasions? Mary Staby, an artist in Frisco, Colorado, has her roots in Denmark and Norway. Her sister, Judy, is a silver/goldsmith and has carved the wax for the Dagmar Cross in the image of the original cross. They have them cast in solid 14K Gold and Sterling Silver and offer them with a gift box, a six-page booklet of “The Story of the Dagmar Cross” and a matching 18″ chain. Mary also has some wonderful photographs on her website www.marystaby.com and she sells hand-colored black-and-white photographs of Denmark and Norway. According to Mary’s website www.marystaby.com, her involvement with the sales of the Dagmar Cross through their company Marstal Smithy is due to her knowledge of the Danish language as it was her foreign language study in college. She is not fluent, but can understand most of the customers’ questions. Please call for a quote on the Dagmar Crosses as the precious metal market is changing rapidly daily and prices can only be guaranteed for seven days. The Cross purchase includes gift box, matching 18″ chain, and “Story of the Cross.” USPS Shipping and handling is $7. Please call: (970) 668-0968 or visit www.marystaby.com (Look for “Dagmar Cross” along the menu at the top of the website). Please tell them you heard about the Dagmar Cross from The Danish Pioneer Newspaper.

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