What does the White Columns ornament show?

White Columns in Kennebunkport, Maine: a white Greek Revival house of 1853 with a temple front of tall columns, seen from Maine Street.

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 Kennebunkport 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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Kennebunkport Maine Holiday Ornament - White Columns

Q: How old is White Columns?

White Columns was built in 1853 in the Greek Revival style. One family, the Perkins and Nott family, lived in it for three generations, about 130 years, and it still holds its original furnishings.

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White Columns, the 1853 Greek Revival house on Maine Street, Kennebunkport, in fine line.

It is the house people slow down for on the walk up from Dock Square: a white temple front with tall columns, set back behind its fence as it has been since the days of the shipbuilders. This ornament shows White Columns from the street.

Give it to the friend with a place in the village, the couple who come every December for the tree lighting in the square, or the guest who fell for Kennebunkport on a first visit. 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. It is a quiet, grown-up keepsake of the town, with no lobster in sight.

Quick Facts — White Columns Ornament

› Subject: White Columns, the 1853 Greek Revival house on Maine Street

› Town: Kennebunkport, Maine

› 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 1853, when Kennebunkport's yards were launching ships for the world and its captains and merchants were building along Maine Street. The Perkins and Nott family lived in it for three generations, about 130 years, and changed almost nothing. It still holds their original furnishings.

That is its rarity. Most old houses have been improved many times over; this one was simply kept. It shows how a prosperous Maine household looked in the 1850s, room by room.

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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.

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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.