1998 The American Bald Eagle and Shield Ornament (from the White House Historical Association collection)
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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament honors James Buchanan, fifteenth president of the United States. The ornament's design was inspired by Andrew Jackson's presidential glassware. Buchanan was the last president to use this pattern. At the ornament's front, white magnolia blossoms and red camellias surround a white eagle and shield. Attached to the top of the ornament is a green silk ribbon for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 1998
Measurement
2 7/8 inches (height)
Materials and Techniques Display
24k gold-finished brass with porcelain stone
Inscription
recto: The White House / Christmas 1998/ E PLURIBUS / UNUM verso: President James Buchanan / ©1998 WHHA • Made in USA
Subjects
Buchanan, James, 1791-1868; Christmas tree ornaments; 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
5149
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.