What does the Barker House ornament show?

The Barker House on the waterfront in Edenton, North Carolina: a white house with double-tiered porches facing Edenton Bay.

Who was Penelope Barker?

Penelope Barker led the Edenton Tea Party of October 25, 1774, when fifty-one women signed a pledge to boycott British tea and cloth. The house built for her and her husband Thomas about 1782 now stands on the Edenton waterfront.

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 Edenton 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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Edenton North Carolina Holiday Ornament - Barker House

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The Barker House on Edenton Bay, double porches facing the water, for the tree.

Everyone ends up on its porch. The Barker House sits at the foot of Broad Street with two tiers of white galleries looking out over the bay, rocking chairs in a row. This ornament draws it from the water side.

It is the Edenton gift for porch-sitters and for admirers of Penelope Barker alike. 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 a daughter, a history-minded friend, or the hostess who has organised one too many good causes, and tell her the story that goes with it.

Quick Facts — Barker House Ornament

› Subject: The Barker House, with its double porches, on the Edenton waterfront

› Town: Edenton, North Carolina

› 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.

On October 25, 1774, Penelope Barker led fifty-one women of Edenton in signing a pledge to give up British tea and cloth, one of the first organised political actions by women in the colonies. London papers mocked them; they did not withdraw. The house was built for Penelope and Thomas Barker about 1782. In the 1950s townspeople moved it two blocks to the waterfront and restored it.

Since then it has served as the town's front parlor, where visitors start and locals meet. The view from the upper porch at sunset is reason enough for a town to save a house.

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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.