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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament honors Grover Cleveland, the twenty-second President of the United States. At the ornament's front, a hologram of a snow-covered White House is depicted. In the top, center window, an illuminated Christmas tree can be seen. The hologram is surrounded by a wreath of snowflakes. On the back, a silhouette of children playing around a Christmas tree is featured. At the ornament's top, a blue silk ribbon is attached for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 2009
Measurement
3 inches (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
Non-tarnishing 24k gold-finished brass with holographic print
Inscription
recto: The White House Christmas 2009 verso: ©2009 / WHHA / THERE WILL BE A / GREAT CHRISTMAS TREE / GORGEOUS IN ITS BEAUTIFUL / TRIMMINGS, "ALL SORTS AND CONDITIONS OF DOLLS," AND / TOYS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. / 1894 • 1ST CHRISTMAS TREE WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTS
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Cleveland, Grover, 1837-1908; 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
5473
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.