What does the Romanesque Schoolhouse ornament show?

The 1895 Romanesque Revival schoolhouse in Madison, Georgia: a red brick building with round arches and a tower over the entrance.

How old is the Romanesque schoolhouse in Madison, Georgia?

It was completed in 1895 as the Madison Graded School in the Romanesque Revival style. Residents saved it from demolition in the 1970s, and its auditorium is still used for concerts and plays.

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 Madison 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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Madison Georgia Holiday Ornament - Romanesque Schoolhouse

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Madison's red brick schoolhouse of 1895, round arches, tower and bell.

Among the white columns of Madison stands a building of another kind: deep red brick, round arches, and a tower over the door. This ornament draws the old graded school from the front walk.

Give it to anyone who sat in its classrooms or its auditorium, to the hosts on the tour of homes, and to teachers. 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. A schoolhouse is one of the kindest things to put on a tree, and this is one of the best-looking in Georgia.

Quick Facts — Romanesque Schoolhouse Ornament

› Subject: The 1895 Romanesque Revival graded school on South Main Street

› Town: Madison, Georgia

› 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.

It was completed in 1895 as the Madison Graded School, in the Romanesque Revival style, and it taught the town's children for generations. When it was threatened with demolition in the 1970s, residents saved it and gave it a second life in the arts. The auditorium is still used for concerts and plays, and one classroom is kept with its rows of wooden desks.

Madison is known for the houses that survived the 1860s. The schoolhouse is the town's later triumph, saved by the people who learned to read in it.

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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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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.