Ornament

Colored in red, the additional details in gold are painted by hand.

It is made of composite, a centuries-old architectural mixture of molasses, burnt sienna and other natural ingredients. An architectural supply company based in Bridgeport, Chicago’s oldest neighborhood, has been making architectural details of plaster, wood and composite for more than a century.

This pattern comes from a mold that is close to 100 years old.

Holiday ornament comes with ribbon for hanging and a special tag that explains the unique history of this item and the care taken in crafting it.