The 1988 Department 56 Ivy Glen Church from the Dickens Village collection is a retired and illuminated Christmas village piece. It features a multicolored porcelain construction with a Victorian style and era, and depicts historical figures and periods, including Charles Dickens. The piece measures 7.25 inches in length, 7.5 inches in height, and 5.25 inches in width, and comes with a light cord. It is hand-painted and textured, and suitable for display on fabrics, furniture, and floors. The Ivy Glen Church is an original piece, manufactured between 1988 and 1991, and comes in its original packaging.