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Ornaments From Across the USA

Each year one-of-a-kind ornaments are made by Americans representing every U.S. state, territory, and the District of Columbia. Explore some of the ornaments created for 2022's America Celebrates display.

ornament depicting a frog in winter garb clutching a mug of hot beverage
ornament depicting a sun rising over snow-capped mountains
ornament depicting a cityscape of Atlanta in the autumn
ornament depicting mountains

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