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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament honors Zachary Taylor, 12th President of the United States, with a nod to the ceremonies that President Taylor attended on the grounds of the Washington Monument on 4 July 1850. The front depicts the White House backed by two American Flags. At the top, an American eagle with three American flags is pictured. At the ornament's top, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1995
Measurement
3 3/8 inches (height)
Materials and Techniques Display
24k gold finished brass and porcelain stone
Inscription
recto: The White House / Christmas 1995 verso: ©1995 WHHA / Made in USA
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Taylor, Zachary, 1784-1850; White House Historical Association
Work Type
decoration (ornaments)
Class
souvenirs & novelties
Preferred Citation
[Physical ID#]: [Title], Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana, Mississippi State University Libraries.
Rights
Copyright protected by Mississippi State University Libraries. Use of materials from this collection beyond the exceptions provided for in the Fair Use and Educational Use clauses of the U.S. Copyright Law may violate federal law. Permission to publish or reproduce is required.
ID
5148
Current Location
Frank and Virginia Williams Collection of Lincolniana (Mississippi State, Mississippi, United States)
Repository
Mississippi State University Libraries
Digital Publisher
Mississippi State University Libraries (electronic version).
Contact Information
For more information about the contents of this collection, email sp_coll@library.msstate.edu.