The Art Institute of Chicago Plush Wreath

The Lions have stood at the Michigan Avenue entrance since the building¡¯s inaugural year. Modeled by Edward Kemeys, an essentially self-taught artist and the nation¡¯s first great animalier (sculptor of animals), the lion pair was unveiled May 10, 1894. Wreathing the lions for the holidays started in 1992, and has been a popular way to start off the winter holiday season. Now you can wreath your own lion plush as well. Lion sold separately. Dimensions: 7 in. diameter x 2 in. Materials: 100% polyester plush, 100% polyester filling. Care: Surface clean. Safety: This product complies with all U.S. Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act (CPSIA) product safety requirements. Safe for children of all ages. Lion sold separately.