2014 Fall River Historical Society

"A Rhapsody in Silver and Snow"

The Back Parlor in the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014 Here, the Victorian method of applying cotton batting to the branches of a tree is used, although amplified to great dramatic effect, creating an avalanche that cascades toward the ground. Nearly 6,000 lights glow through the 'snow,' and are reflected in the silver and the 'ice' below.

"A Rhapsody in Silver and Snow"

The Back Parlor in the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014 Here, the Victorian method of applying cotton batting to the branches of a tree is used, although amplified to great dramatic effect, creating an avalanche that cascades toward the ground. Nearly 6,000 lights glow through the 'snow,' and are reflected in the silver and the 'ice' below.

"The Teddy Bear Room"

The 2nd floor of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014

"The Teddy Bear Room"

The 2nd floor of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014

"The Colors of Christmas"

The Dining Room of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014 This nine-foot tabletop tree is decorated in the traditional manner, with figural blown glass ornaments. The overwhelming number of ornaments provide a spectrum of the color that dazzles visitors.

"The Colors of Christmas"

The Dining Room of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014 This nine-foot tabletop tree is decorated in the traditional manner, with figural blown glass ornaments. The overwhelming number of ornaments provide a spectrum of the color that dazzles visitors.

"A Salute to Santa Claus"

The Music Room & and Upside Down Tree in the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014 This tree depicts the evolution of Saint Nicholas to Father Christmas to the Santa Claus of American folklore. Figural ornaments depict all three, and the abundance of red velvet and white fur represent the garments they wore. Among the ornaments used are die-cut paper decorations ornamented with tinsel.

"A Salute to Santa Claus"

The Music Room & and Upside Down Tree in the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014 This tree depicts the evolution of Saint Nicholas to Father Christmas to the Santa Claus of American folklore. Figural ornaments depict all three, and the abundance of red velvet and white fur represent the garments they wore. Among the ornaments used are die-cut paper decorations ornamented with tinsel.

"The First Floor Hall"

On the 1st floor of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014

"The Great Mirror"

On the 1st floor of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014

"The First Floor Hall"

On the 1st floor of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014

"Between Floors"

The landing between the 1st and 2nd floor of the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014

"The Light Fixture"

Inside the Fall River Historical Society December 5th, 2014