National Archives Fused Glass Ornament - Handcrafted Collectible Decor for Christmas Tree, Home & Office - Perfect Gift for History Lovers & Patriotic Decorations

Product Description

• National Archives Store Exclusive
• Made in Oak Park, Illinois
• 2 1/2 x 2 1/2 inches
• Hand-screened onto layers of colorful sheet glass using fine enamels
• Each piece is unique and one of a kind. See photos for normal color variations

• The artisanal glass used to create our National Archives Building Ornament gives the illusion of seeing the majestic building from Pennsylvania Avenue on a partly cloudy night. And like clouds in the sky, no ornament is like the other, so yours will be unique to you!

• In 1930, New York Architect John Russell Pope was selected to design the National Archives Building. His neoclassical design included both practical and symbolic aspects of housing the nation's records. He proposed a monumental structure with highly decorative architectural features, giant Corinthian columns, 40-foot bronze doors, and inscriptions representing the building's historical importance. Pope also designed the National Gallery and the Jefferson Memorial in Washington, D.C.

  Kiku fused glass is modern and distinctive artwork. Each piece is handmade by Laurie Freivogel. Each is burned onto a screen; printed onto layers of colorful sheet glass using fine enamels; then fused in a kiln to about 1400 degrees, followed by some cold work finishing and potentially another round in the kiln.