December 3, 2024
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1989 Christmas Ornaments by Local Artists

Step back in time with this unique collection of Christmas ornaments.

These charming ornaments, painted by local artists in 1989, offer a nostalgic glimpse into Richmond’s past. Each ornament depicts an iconic buildings and scenes from around the city.

The ornaments were on display as part of the Artisans Group tree during the 1989 Festival of Trees, a fundraiser for the Richmond Symphony Orchestra. Dr. David Jetmore and Dr. Richard Siebert purchased the ornaments and donated them to Morrisson-Reeves Library.

Artists include:

  • Mordecai Pincas
  • Sibyl Price
  • Miriam Swope
  • Elizabeth Thistlethwaite
  • Doris Turnbaugh
  • Sue Bordenkircher
  • Thelma Frame
  • Shelby Harding
  • Kathi Hill
  • David Marsee
  • Betty Muhl
  • Jack Phelps
Mordecai Pincas, Xmas Tree Shopping at Glen Miller
Mordecai Pincas, Reid Memorial Hospital (Old Entrance)
Mordecai Pincas, 8th & Main
Mordecai Pincas, Reid Memorial Hospital (recent)
Mordecai Pincas, Ducks at Glen Miller
Mordecai Pincas, Reid Memorial Hospital Statue of Boy
Mordecai Pincas, High Tower
Sibyl Price, Springwood Lake
Sibyl Price, First Presbyterian Church
Sibyl Price, Thistlethwaite Falls
Sibyl Price, Bethel AME Church
Miriam Swope, Red Rose
Miriam Swope, Pink Rose
Miriam Swope, Yellow Rose
Elizabeth Thistlethwaite, Wayne County HIstorical Museum
Elizabeth Thistlethwaite, RHS Tower
Elizabeth Thistlethwaite, Reid Memorial Presbyterian Church
Elizabeth Thistlethwaite, Glen Miller Bridge
Doris Turnbaugh, St. Andrew Church
Doris Turnbaugh, Richmond Baking Company
Doris Turnbaugh, Madonna of the Trail
Doris Turnbaugh, Cutter’s Corner
Doris Turnbaugh, Museum Printer Shop
Doris Turnbaugh, Central United Methodist Church
Sue Bordenkircher, Olde Richmond Inn
Sue Bordenkircher, Olde Richmond Inn
Sue Bordenkircher, 1926 Dodge
Sue Bordenkircher, Museum Print Shop
Thelma Frame, Traditions
Thelma Frame, St. Andrews from High School
Thelma Frame, Fountain Downtown (Promenade)
Thelma Frame, Earlham Observatory
Shelby Sharding, Clear Creek Park
Shelby Harding, High Tower
Shelby Harding, R.F.D. Hose House #1
Kathi Hill, Garrison Log Cabin
Kathi Hill, Rose Garden Gazebo
Kathi Hill, Wernle Home
Kathi Hill, First English Lutheran Church
David Marsee, Earlham Hall
David Marsee, Arboretum Nature Center
David Marsee, Morrisson-Reeves Library
Betty Muhl, Pine Tree
Betty Muhl, Birds
Betty Muhl, Wayne County Courthouse
Jack Phelps, Happy Hollow Bridge
Jack Phelps, Bridge