Product Description
As seen in Colonial Williamsburg, the iconic George Wythe Carriage is captured in detail in this collectible Christmas ornament! This ornament is 24kt gold-plated solid brass with enamel accents. Makes a wonderful keepsake and gift!
For more than 50 years, Colonial Williamsburg's guests have enjoyed touring Duke of Gloucester Street in the manner and fashion of the 18th century, as passengers on one of the Foundation's horse-drawn coaches. The coach and livestock program has been operating these unique tours continuously since 1947, when daily carriage rides through the Historic Area were offered for 50 cents per person. Today, more than 50,000 guests embark on the 15- or 30-minute journey through Colonial Williamsburg annually.
Features
- Made of 24 kt Gold-Plated Solid Brass
- Enamel Accents
- 2"H x 4"L
- Packaged in a gift box, perfect for gifting!
- A Colonial Williamsburg retail shops exclusive!
- Made in the USA
Product Care
Clean with a soft cloth.
Inspiration
George Wythe was a citizen of the Enlightenment, deeply interested in politics, history, and science, and a respected thought leader in early America. Wythe was Virginia's first law professor at the College of William & Mary, a chancery judge, and a signer of the Declaration of Independence, among many other prominent positions he held throughout his life. In 1768, he wrote to John Norton in London to procure a "...handsome well built chariot, with the device now sent [arms] painted on it..." The George Wythe coat of arms includes demi-griffins, mythical beasts featuring the head and wings of an eagle and the body of a lion, symbolizing courage, leadership, intelligence, and strength. Today, the seal can be seen on the George Wythe Carriage at Colonial Williamsburg, which visitors can hire for rides through the historic area.
