Christmas at the Mansion (2010)

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The rich selection of Victorian-themed ornaments used in abundance on the 16’ tree in the visitor entrance.

This tree features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln pictures of the courthouse and uses colors and themes reminiscent of the day.

This tree features a close up of some of the bronze, gold and dried everlastings which represents the practicality and functionality of the day.

The tree features sheep which reflect the heirloom breeds maintained on site at LLC.

This tree is showing details of German paper folded stars and dried citrus, apples and hedge balls.

The tree features impeccably replicated and restored or original ornaments and decorations that were recreated from the Davis family.

This 9’ tree illustrates the Christmas decorations of a prosperous Victorian family.

This tree is a red-white-blue patriotic themed tree paying particular honor to Illinois Medal of Honor winners.

This tree shows the close-ups of some of the Illinois Medal of Honor winners.

This tree features ornaments crafted and created by grade school children.

This tree shows the detail and magic of ornaments made from the perspective of a children’s Christmas.

This tree features the treasures and everyday items that could have been used by the villagers.

This tree shows the details of broom corn, wool, candles, cloth patches for a quilt and the importance in the life of the settlers.

Illinois State Museum Tree (move with other ISM)

This tree shows the combination of dried hydrangeas, poinsettias, grasses with cords of gold and maroon.

A close-up of the many researched and created ornaments of the people and buildings of Springfield.

This tree gives a very detailed and reflective view of early Springfield life and the people and buildings that made it up.

It includes a model of the Old Sate Capitol and features the people Abraham Lincoln knew and worked with.

It features close-up of the people Abraham Lincoln knew, worked with and befriended during his time in Springfield.

This red-white-blue themed tree that features the hand crafted art of its members.

This tree shows the patriotic color theme and the great variety of functional and whimsical art created by its members.

This design used the simplicity of candles with dried apples, hedge balls and citrus with red beads to create their tree and reflect the untamed beauty of the prairie.

This tree shows the intricate beauty and simplicity of the dried adornments –apples, citrus and hedge apples used throughout their tree.

This tree features models of the Lincoln Home, Lincoln quotes, dolls, top-hat and everlastings to reflect the area, time and Lincoln’s life here in Springfield.

This close-up features a model of the Abraham Lincoln family home surrounded by everlastings reminiscent of the time period.

This shows a close-up of the broom corn that was grown on site and crafted beautifully and intricately into ornaments and garlands.

This 9’ tree reflects the self sufficiency of the colony itself.  Broom corn grown on  site has been  crafted into brooms, garlands and several types of ornaments.

This tree uses the colors that would be found throughout the prairie, seasons and sunrises to decorate their trees.  Gold, maroon and white symbolize this ancient and sophisticated settlement.

This close-up of the 5 sided star ornaments are reminiscent of the 5 circular sun calendars unearthed at Cahokia Mounds.

This tree literally awoke the dark walnut library, much like Sandburg who from humble beginnings gained a reputation as an international author.

This tree features close-ups of the paper folded ornaments and handcrafted ribbon featuring the versus of the poem “Fog”.

This tree recreated the simplicity and prairie style colors Wright used throughout his creation.

This tree close-up use bows and ornaments to evoke the charm, color, pattern and repetition of the Prairie style architecture.

This tree showcases the “Christmas Ship” poem and the joys of a child’s Christmas thoughts.

16’ Victorian Tree viewed from the 2nd floor.

The elliptical staircase is featured festooned with dried Annabelle hydrangeas and grasses from the garden.  Also visible is the  ribbon that  cascades 3 floors from the chandelier.

David Davis Mansion Tree and Lincoln Log Cabin Tree in the dining room.

These 2 matching 9’ trees have been decorated with preserved Mansion garden treasures.  Featuring Annabelle hydrangeas, Ornamental grasses

These 2 matching 9’ trees have been decorated with preserved Mansion garden treasures.  Featuring Annabelle hydrangeas, Ornamental grasses

The tree and chandeliers reflect in gilded mirrors above fireplaces.

The tree and chandeliers reflect in gilded mirrors above fireplaces