What does the Chatham Light ornament show?

Chatham Light in Chatham, Massachusetts: a white conical lighthouse tower with a black lantern, a white keeper's house with a red roof, and a flagpole.

Why did Chatham once have two lighthouses?

The station was established in 1808 with twin towers so that mariners could tell Chatham apart from other Cape Cod lights. The present tower dates from 1877, and in 1923 its twin was moved about twelve miles north to become Nauset Light.

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 Chatham 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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Chatham Massachusetts Holiday Ornament - Chatham Light

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Chatham Light, the white tower and red-roofed station at the elbow of Cape Cod.

Park across from Lighthouse Beach on any summer evening and half the cars are there for the same view. The ornament shows it: the white conical tower with its black lantern, the keeper's house with its red roof, and the flagpole out front.

This is the Chatham keepsake for the family with a place off Shore Road, the couple married in town, and the grandparents who have done the same two weeks every July. 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 fine addition to a lighthouse collection too, because this light is still on duty.

Quick Facts — Chatham Light Ornament

› Subject: Chatham Light, the 1877 tower and keeper's house above Lighthouse Beach

› Town: Chatham, 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.

A light station was established here in 1808 with two wooden towers, built as a pair so mariners could tell Chatham from the single light up the Cape. Brick towers replaced them in 1841, and when the bluff eroded a new pair went up farther back in 1877. In 1923 the northern tower was moved about twelve miles up the coast to become Nauset Light. The remaining tower, cast iron lined with brick and about 48 feet tall, still works.

The keeper's house is now an active Coast Guard station, with boats heading out over one of the hardest bars on the East Coast. Chatham Light is a working place that happens to be beautiful, and the town is proud of both halves.

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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.