What does the Abbott School Cupola ornament show?

The cupola of the 1859 Abbott School in Castine, Maine: a white Italianate schoolhouse belfry with louvred arches, a bracketed roof and a weathervane.

How old is the Abbott School in Castine?

The Abbott School was built in 1859 in the Italianate style. It was the town's high school, housed the Eastern State Normal School from 1867 to 1873, and closed as a school in 1961. It reopened in 1996 after restoration.

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 Castine 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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Castine Maine Holiday Ornament - Abbott School Cupola

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The Abbott School cupola, the white belfry that watches over Castine.

Castine is a village of white buildings and elms, and above them rises a schoolhouse cupola. This ornament draws it close: the square base, the louvred arches, the bracketed roof and the vane on top.

It is the keepsake for anyone who went to school under it, sails into the harbor each summer, or studied at the academy down the hill. 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. Teachers like a schoolhouse bell on the tree too, and this is a handsome one.

Quick Facts — Abbott School Cupola Ornament

› Subject: The cupola of the 1859 Abbott School

› Town: Castine, 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 school district built the Abbott School in 1859 in the Italianate style then in fashion. It served as the high school, and from 1867 to 1873 it also housed the Eastern State Normal School, which trained teachers. Classes ended in 1961. After a restoration begun in the 1990s the building reopened in 1996 for exhibits on the town's past.

Castine has been claimed by four nations and has kept its looks through all of it. The old school is part of that record of looking after things, and its cupola is the mark of the village from the water.

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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.