What does the Hook Mill ornament show?

Hook Mill in East Hampton, New York: an eight-sided shingled smock windmill with four lattice sails, a boat-shaped cap and a small door at the base.

When was Hook Mill built?

Hook Mill was built in 1806 by Nathaniel Dominy V on the site of an earlier windmill from about 1740. It worked in regular service until 1908 and has belonged to the Town of East Hampton since 1922.

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 East Hampton 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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East Hampton New York Holiday Ornament - Hook Mill

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Hook Mill, East Hampton's 1806 windmill, drawn sails and all for the tree.

Anyone who has driven into East Hampton from the east knows the moment: the road bends, the green opens, and there is Hook Mill with its four lattice sails against the sky. This ornament puts that view on a three-inch crystal, the eight-sided shingled tower, the boat-shaped cap and the little door at the base all drawn in fine line.

It is the East Hampton gift that is not a beach scene. 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 friend with the house on a lane off Main Street, the family that has rented the same August weeks for thirty years, or the host who already has everything else. Hung in a window it works all winter, long after the tree comes down.

Quick Facts — Hook Mill Ornament

› Subject: Hook Mill, the 1806 smock windmill at the north end of the village

› Town: East Hampton, New York

› 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.

Nathaniel Dominy V, of the East Hampton family of clockmakers and woodworkers, built the mill in 1806 with his apprentices on the site of an earlier windmill from about 1740. It ground grain for the village in regular service until 1908. The Town of East Hampton bought it in 1922, and it was put back in working order and run again from 1939 into the 1940s.

Long Island's East End once turned on wind, and Hook Mill is among the most complete of the old mills still standing there. It has outlasted the farms it served and become the thing people look for to know they have arrived.

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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.