1996 The Presidential Seal Ornament
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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament honors honoring Millard Fillmore, 13th President of the United States, who sketched the earliest documented Presidential Seal. At the ornament's front, the Presidential Seal is depicted against the White House. At the ornament's top, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1996
Measurement
3 1/2 inches (height)
Materials and Techniques Display
24k gold finished brass and porcelain stone
Inscription
recto: THE WHITE HOUSE / THE SEAL OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES / CHRISTMAS 1996 verso: Millard Fillmore / 1850-1853 / ©1996 WHHA
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Fillmore, Millard, 1800-1874; 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
5168
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.