{"product_id":"concord-massachusetts-holiday-ornament-paul-revere-lantern","title":"Concord Massachusetts Holiday Ornament - Paul Revere Lantern","description":"\u003c!-- Concord Massachusetts Holiday Ornament - Paul Revere Lantern | new build, Winter Walk WW1-12 | order: hook, pitch with facts, QUICK FACTS, story --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Version: R4.3SP town ornament | GKP (number assigned at run) R1 20\/39 + R2 24\/35 = 44\/74 (59.5%) | 2026-11-11_002 --\u003e\n\u003c!-- Keywords: 28 published, volume-tier ordered | article:tag 14 | FAQPage x4 | Buttons: four-slot standard, 1 top \/ 1 bottom --\u003e\n\u003c!-- IP Clean | Content audit: PASS --\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/collections\/crystal-glass-town-ornaments\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eSee All Town \u0026amp; Animal Ornaments\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-body\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne if by land, two if by sea: the 1775 signal lantern kept in Concord, drawn for the tree.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is smaller and plainer than people expect, a square tin lantern with glass panes, a pierced top and a ring to carry it by. That is the point. The ornament draws the Concord lantern as it is, an ordinary household thing that was used once for something extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lantern is the most natural object in the world to hang on a tree, and this one comes with a story everyone half remembers from school. 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. Give it to the Concord neighbour, the history teacher, the grandchild learning the poem, or the friend marking the 250th anniversary years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-facts-box\" style=\"background:#f7f7f7; border:1px solid #e3e3e3; border-radius:6px; padding:16px 20px 8px; margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align:center; font-size:11px; letter-spacing:.06em; text-transform:uppercase; color:#555; margin:0 0 12px;\"\u003eQuick Facts — Paul Revere Lantern Ornament\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Subject: A square tin and glass signal lantern of 1775\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Town: Concord, Massachusetts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Size: 3 in (76 mm) round, faceted edge, red ribbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Material: crystal glass, line-drawn art printed to let the crystal show through\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Packaging: white or gold gift box\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Made to order in the USA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:12px; line-height:1.55; color:#444; margin:0 0 9px; padding-left:14px; text-indent:-14px;\"\u003e›  Ships free in the U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-ornament-story\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn the night of April 18, 1775, two lanterns were shown in the belfry of Christ Church in Boston, the Old North Church, as a signal that the regulars were crossing the river toward Charlestown. By morning the alarm had reached Lexington and Concord. A lantern made in Boston about 1770, of tinned iron with four glass panels, has long been kept in Concord and identified as one of the pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe battle road ends in Concord, so it is fitting that the lantern does too. It is the rare relic of the Revolution that is modest and exactly the size of a hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/pages\/all-products\" style=\"display:block;width:100%;box-sizing:border-box;text-align:center;white-space:nowrap;background:#F0EAD6;color:#1a1a1a;border:1px solid #D8CFB6;border-radius:4px;padding:14px 16px;margin:0;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none;\"\u003eShop All Towns \u0026amp; Items\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mc-meta\" style=\"display:none\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta name=\"keywords\" content=\"paul revere, lexington and concord, midnight ride of paul revere, old north church, one if by land, patriots day, april 19 1775, lantern decor, paul revere ride, tin lantern, two if by sea, vintage lantern, antique tin lantern, colonial christmas decorations, colonial decor, colonial lantern, lantern christmas ornament, lantern ornament, old north church lantern, paul revere lantern, pierced tin lantern, punched tin lantern, glass lantern ornament, lantern gifts, lantern tree ornament, paul revere lantern history, paul revere ornament, revere lantern\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"paul revere\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"lexington and concord\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"midnight ride of paul revere\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"old north church\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"one if by land\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"patriots day\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"april 19 1775\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"lantern decor\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"paul revere ride\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"tin lantern\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"two if by sea\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"vintage lantern\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"antique tin lantern\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta property=\"article:tag\" content=\"colonial christmas decorations\"\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What does the Paul Revere Lantern ornament show?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"A square tin lantern with glass panes, a pierced conical top and a round carrying ring, modelled on the 1775 signal lantern kept in Concord, Massachusetts.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the Paul Revere lantern?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"It is a tinned-iron and glass lantern made in Boston about 1770, identified as one of the two lanterns hung in the belfry of the Old North Church on April 18, 1775, to signal that British troops were moving toward Charlestown. It has long been kept in Concord.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"What is the ornament made of, and how is it packaged?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is this ornament an official Concord souvenir?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Merlin Classics","offers":[{"title":"One size \/ Circle + White Gift Packaging","offer_id":51592017936601,"sku":"92971801061061728568","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"One size \/ Circle + Gold Gift Packaging","offer_id":51592017969369,"sku":"22678979915227057753","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0768\/9374\/9465\/files\/624837647526795275_2048.jpg?v=1794456495","url":"https:\/\/merlinclassics.store\/products\/concord-massachusetts-holiday-ornament-paul-revere-lantern","provider":"Merlin Classics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}