I have owned this forever-at least it seems like it. When i was first married my kitchen was all ladybugs and this was in the window and is one of the few ladybug things i have kept from those days, but still love them. She even shines brighter with the bit of 70's dust I just removed! I guess we all would! The red is the typical red slightly bumpy glass of the stained glass and it has black glass faceted and 3'd spots. The gold head is nicely beveled and really pops the whole thing. S...he has 6 wire legs and also wire antennae as you can see if the photo. She measures 3 long but that does include the antennae and is about 2 inches wide. The thread is the original one that was been on it for ages and I am sure a nice clear plastic leader line would make it look much better. She has been a dear sweet bug for year and will behave equally well for you too. Thanks for looking and please feel free to email with any questions. She will be boxed in someway and not just in a padded envelope.