The Fireplace at Ye Olde Washington Inn (Timothy Ball House)

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Stock #: 527322
Type: Postcard
Era: Real Photo
City: Maplewood
State: New Jersey (NJ)
County: Essex
Size: 3.5" x 5.5" (9 x 14 cm)

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On moonlit nights, thin fairy sprites Steal to the fire place. And with their wondrous artistry Weave strands of flimsy lace. And as the wreaths of smoke ascend - With mystic craftsmanship they bend Their fingers to the pleasing task, And weave for us a fire mask. With noses red and eyes aflame, Like Ogres with an unknown name, We stare upon the burning mass As in a fairy looking glass. Then in the dreamland of Delights, The teasing, tired fairy sprites Alight upon our ears and say - "It's time for bed," then fly away. We then obey in dreams we see, The fairies dance in ecstasy, Upon the hearthstone flaming lips, Sail, tiny full-rigged fairy ships. - William Thompson

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