What does the Marble Mansion ornament show?

The Marble Mansion on the green in Fair Haven, Vermont: an 1867 house of white marble block with a mansard roof, tall windows and a bracketed porch.

Who built the Marble Mansion in Fair Haven?

Ira C. Allen, a Vermont state senator and businessman with interests in marble and slate, completed the house in 1867 and moved in on January 1, 1868. Its walls are white marble block, in a mix of Second Empire and Italianate styles.

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 Fair Haven 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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Fair Haven Vermont Holiday Ornament - Marble Mansion

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The Marble Mansion on the Fair Haven green, built of white Vermont marble in 1867.

Most grand houses are trimmed with marble. This one is made of it. The ornament draws the mansion on the Fair Haven green: walls of white marble block, a mansard roof, tall windows and a bracketed porch.

It is the town's showpiece and the natural Fair Haven keepsake. 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 couple who stayed there, the family with a camp on Lake Bomoseen, or anyone with a quarryman or a slater among their grandparents.

Quick Facts — Marble Mansion Ornament

› Subject: The 1867 marble mansion on the west side of the Green

› Town: Fair Haven, Vermont

› 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.

Ira C. Allen finished the house in 1867 and moved his family in on the first day of 1868. He was a state senator and a man of business with interests in marble, slate, banking and railroads, and he built in the material that was making the region rich. The design mixes French Second Empire and Italianate. Today it takes guests as an inn.

Western Vermont's stone went into monuments and public buildings across the country. Here it stayed home, in a house that shows what the quarries could do and has kept its shine for a century and a half.

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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.