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,...
White House Decorative Arts in the 1800s
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White House Decorative Arts in the 1800s
These French porcelain serving pieces, including a soup tureen and stand and a preserves stand, were made at the Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Sevres, France, in 1782. John and Abigail Adams may have acquired their pieces during their time abroad when Adams served as the minister to France between 1784 and 1785.
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