What does the Bass Harbor Head Light ornament show?

Bass Harbor Head Light on Mount Desert Island, Maine, seen from below the cliff: a short white tower with a black lantern, the attached keeper's house, granite ledges and spruce trees.

How old is Bass Harbor Head Light?

The light was first lit on September 1, 1858. Its brick tower is about 33 feet tall and stands on a granite cliff in Tremont, at the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island within Acadia National Park.

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 Southwest Harbor 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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Southwest Harbor Maine Holiday Ornament - Bass Harbor Head Light

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Bass Harbor Head Light on its pink granite cliff, the quiet side of Mount Desert Island on crystal.

Most people meet this lighthouse the same way, scrambling down the rocks at the end of the day to look back up at it. The ornament takes that view from below the cliff: the short white tower with its black lantern, the keeper's house beside it, the granite ledges and the dark spruces crowding in.

It is the keepsake for anyone who has a summer on the island in their past, and for the Acadia regular who has seen the sunset here more than once. 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 suits a lighthouse collector too, since this is one of the most photographed lights in New England and is seldom done well at small size.

Quick Facts — Bass Harbor Head Light Ornament

› Subject: Bass Harbor Head Light on its granite cliff, Mount Desert Island

› Town: Southwest Harbor, 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.

The light was first lit on September 1, 1858, to mark the entrance to Bass Harbor and Blue Hill Bay. The brick tower is only about 33 feet tall; the cliff does the rest of the work. It stands in the town of Tremont at the southwest corner of Mount Desert Island, inside Acadia National Park, and still shows a red light.

A small tower on a big rock has become a kind of shorthand for the Maine coast. Southwest Harbor and the villages around it have kept the working-harbor feel that draws people to this side of the island, and the light is its emblem.

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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.