Christmas 1994 The White House Historical Association James K. Polk Imperial Christmas Ornament

Christmas 1994 The White House Historical Association James K. Polk Imperial Christmas Ornament

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Description

The Christmas Ornament depicts James K. Polk and his wife, Sarah Childress Polk, on the South Lawn of the White House, where they are serenaded by the United States Marine Band. At the ornament's top, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

ca. 1994

Measurement

3 1/8 inches (height)

Materials and Techniques Display

24k gold finished brass and porcelain stone

Inscription

verso: ©1994 WHHA / The / White House / Christmas / 1994 / Made in USA

Subjects

Christmas tree ornaments; Polk, James K. (James Knox), 1795-1849; White House Historical Association

Work Type

decoration (ornaments)

Class

souvenirs & novelties

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

5152

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.

Christmas 1994 The White House Historical Association James K. Polk Imperial Christmas Ornament

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