Did George Washington live in the Longfellow House?

Yes. Washington used the house as his home and headquarters from July 1775 to April 1776, during the Siege of Boston.

What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?

A three-inch round of faceted crystal glass with a red ribbon. The line-drawn art is printed so the open areas let the crystal show through. It comes in a white or gold gift box, is made to order in the USA and ships free in the U.S.

Is this ornament an official Cambridge souvenir?

No. It is original art by Merlin Classics, an independent shop, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any town office, museum or organization.

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Cambridge Massachusetts Holiday Ornament - Longfellow House

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Longfellow House, the yellow Georgian mansion on Brattle Street, on crystal.

The yellow Georgian house on Brattle Street has had two famous tenants. George Washington ran a siege from it, and Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote "Paul Revere's Ride" in it.

For the reader, the Cambridge family, the one who still knows the first lines of the ride by heart. It is a three-inch round of faceted crystal glass on a red ribbon, printed so the open areas of the drawing let the light through, in your choice of a white or gold gift box. Hung in a window it works all winter, long after the tree comes down.

Quick Facts — Longfellow House Ornament

› Subject: The front of the Longfellow House on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts, a yellow Georgian house of 1759

› Town: Cambridge, Massachusetts

› Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon

› Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through

› Packaging: white or gold gift box

› Made to order in the USA

› Ships free in the U.S.

The house was built in 1759 for John Vassall, a Loyalist who left Cambridge as the Revolution began. In July 1775 George Washington took it as his home and headquarters, and he stayed until April 1776, directing the Siege of Boston from its rooms.

Longfellow arrived as a lodger in 1837 and stayed for the rest of his life, until 1882. He wrote "Paul Revere's Ride" here, and at Christmas 1863 the poem "Christmas Bells", which the world now sings as "I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day".

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Every item is made to order, so please check the size chart on this page before you buy. Women's fitted tees run small; size up for a looser fit. Caps are one size with an adjustable strap.

How are items made and when will they arrive?

We make each item to order using premium blanks, embroidery and soft-hand prints. Production takes 2-5 business days (weekends and holidays excluded), then 4-10 days in transit via USPS, UPS or FedEx to U.S. addresses; most orders arrive within 6-15 business days. You'll get a tracking link the moment it ships. Any current shipping offer is shown in the bar at the top of every page and applies automatically at checkout, no code needed.

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How do I care for my item?

Apparel: wash cold, inside out, with like colors; no bleach; tumble dry low or hang dry. Embroidered pieces: iron inside out to protect the stitching. Caps: spot clean. Printed glasses and water bottles: hand wash only, no dishwasher, so the artwork lasts. Mugs and engraved glasses are dishwasher safe. Any item-specific care notes are in the description above.

Who makes this?

Merlin Classics is a small Connecticut brand making original retro designs for the towns people love. Every piece is printed, embroidered or engraved to order in the USA, and the business supports hunger relief in the communities our collections celebrate.