What does the Court House Cupola ornament show?

The cupola of the colonial Court House in New Castle, Delaware: a white cupola with a balustrade, arched windows and a weathervane above the brick roof.

What is the Twelve-Mile Circle?

It is the arc that forms Delaware's curved northern border. In 1750 commissioners agreed that its centre would be the cupola of the New Castle Court House, the colonial capitol where Delaware voted on June 13, 1776, to separate from Britain and Pennsylvania.

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 New Castle 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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New Castle Delaware Holiday Ornament - Court House Cupola

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The Court House cupola in old New Castle, the point from which Delaware was drawn.

Look at a map of Delaware and the curved northern border is an arc swung from one spot. This ornament draws that spot: the white cupola of the New Castle Court House, with its balustrade, arched windows and weathervane, above the brick roofline.

For anyone who lives in the old town, it is home. 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. For the rest of the state it is the most Delaware object there is, and a clever gift for a lawyer, a surveyor, a map lover, or a native now living elsewhere.

Quick Facts — Court House Cupola Ornament

› Subject: The cupola of the colonial Court House on the Green

› Town: New Castle, Delaware

› 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.

The Court House was rebuilt in 1730 after a fire. The colonial assembly met here, and on June 13, 1776, it voted to separate from both Britain and Pennsylvania; Delaware's first constitution was adopted in the building later that year. In 1750 commissioners agreed that the cupola would be the centre of the Twelve-Mile Circle that forms the state's border, and Mason and Dixon later began survey work from it.

Few buildings can claim to have fixed the shape of a state. The Court House still faces the Green among streets that have hardly changed, and the cupola is still the first thing you see.

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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.