The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium Scholarly Contributors
James Archer AbbottJames Archer Abbott currently serves as the Executive Director of the Lewes Historical Society in Lewes, Delaware. A...
Decorative Arts in the White House
Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior must be a reflection of a country's history? While the president and first lady make decisions regarding the White House interiors while they live there, they also recognize the importance of maintaining and preserving the public spaces and their accompanying historic artifacts on behalf of the American people. In this collection, explore the long history of decorative arts in the White House.
The Decorator-In-Chief
The White House 1600 Sessions
Back in the Blue Room: Restoring the Bellangé Suite
The White House 1600 Sessions
Splendor and Scrutiny of White House Tableware
The Chandeliers of the East Room
The Diplomatic Reception Room's Historic Wallpaper
Official White House China
From the 18th to the 21st Centuries
A Small Slice of Kennedy Decor
The Queens' Sitting Room
A Brief History of the Presidential Seal
History in White House Silver
Sugar, Slavery, and the Washington China
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Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium Videos
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Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium Schedule
October 1, 20209:00-9:15amWelcome and Overview Stewart D. McLaurin, President, White House Historical AssociationFrederick J. Ryan Jr., Chairman, Board of Directors,...
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The Decorative Arts in the White House Symposium
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Decorating the White House
Congress has always been tasked with appropriating funds for the care, repair, refurnishing and maintenance of the White House and...
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Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection
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Podcast The Decorator-In-Chief
Every administration brings their own personality to the White House, particularly when it comes to the look and feel of...
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Podcast White House: Next-Gen Designers
Following in the footsteps of the original White House designer and builder, James Hoban, we talk to a new generation...
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Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
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Podcast Jacqueline Kennedy: Restoring the White House
When First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy took on the herculean task of restoring the interior of the White House, she appointed...
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Collection Holiday Cheer at the White House
The White House observance of Christmas before the twentieth century was not an official event. First families decorated the house...
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Collection The Kennedy White House 1961-1963
At age 43, John Fitzgerald Kennedy was the youngest person ever elected to the presidency. Before his vibrant presidency was cut...