26 years by the same artist
A collectors' item and a quality keepsake!
The Tulsa Ornament for 2011 honors
HARWELDEN MANSION
and
ARTS & HUMANITIES COUNCIL OF TULSA
HARWELDEN MANSION
The mansion was built in the 1926 by the Earl Palmer Harwell family. The family is known for their many generous donations to our city, including Mary Harwell's gift of Harwelden, upon her death, to The Arts & Humanities Council of Tulsa.
The Council iself is a leading promoter of numerous art and educational programs thriughout Tulsa - such as "Artists in the Schools".
The ornament depicts the front view of Harwelden in winter landscape, with slate roof, stained glass windows and stately entryway doors. Made of brick and carved Indiana limestone, it is the only home in Tulsa built in the Collegiate Gothic-English Tudor style
The frontpiece shows colorful 'sledders' racing to Tulsa's traditional snow sledding destination on the hill at the back of Harwelden.
100% of the artists profits are donated to charity annually. This year's will be split three ways - Arts & Humanities Council, Catholic Charities and Neighbor for Neighbor
Complete in red gift box with informational insert.
Made of solid brass with a 24 karat gold wash
Three dimensional, 2-1/4" x 2-1/4" with front piece in 1/4" relief from body
Each year the Ornament portrays a Tulsa landmark or special event