What does the Open Trolley ornament show?

An open-sided electric trolley of about 1900 of the kind preserved and run in Kennebunkport, Maine, with rows of wooden benches, running boards and a trolley pole.

Why is a trolley Kennebunkport's ornament?

Kennebunkport is home to the first and largest collection of mass-transit vehicles, begun in 1939 when enthusiasts bought a twelve-bench open trolley from the Biddeford and Saco Railroad for $150. Restored cars still carry riders there.

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 Kennebunkport 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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Kennebunkport Maine Holiday Ornament - Open Trolley

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A summer open trolley, benches and brass and all, Kennebunkport's ride through the woods.

No walls, no windows, just rows of wooden benches under a roof and a bell to clang: the open trolley is the happiest vehicle ever built. This ornament shows one at a three-quarter angle, running boards, trolley pole and all.

Everyone who has brought children to Kennebunkport has ridden one of these out through the pines. 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 gift for those families, for the grandfather who knows every car type by sight, and for anyone who collects streetcars and has run out of things to be given.

Quick Facts — Open Trolley Ornament

› Subject: An open-bench electric trolley of about 1900

› Town: Kennebunkport, Maine

› 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.

In 1939 a few enthusiasts paid $150 for car No. 31 of the Biddeford and Saco Railroad, a twelve-bench open trolley, to keep it from the scrapyard. They set it on rented farmland on Log Cabin Road, and a collection grew around it that now numbers in the hundreds of vehicles, the first and largest of its kind. Open cars like No. 31 once carried Mainers to the beach every summer.

The lines were torn up long ago, but here the cars still run. A ride on an open trolley, with the breeze coming straight through, is something Kennebunkport has kept alive for everyone.

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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.