Christmas 1991 The White House Historical Association Harrison Ornament
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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament depicts William Henry Harrison mounted on a white horse, a nod to his inauguration day (4 March 1841) when Harrison mounted the horse to ride to the Capitol to take the presidential oath of office. A red silk ribbon is attached at the ornament's top for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1991
Measurement
3 1/2 inches (height)
Materials and Techniques Display
24k gold finished brass
Inscription
recto: Christmas 1991 / The White House
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Harrison, William Henry, 1773-1841; 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
5155
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.