2011 White House Christmas Ornament, Santa Visits the White House
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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament honors Theodore Roosevelt, the twenty-sixth President of the United States. On its front, a reproduction of a William A. Rogers political cartoon appears of Santa Claus who is crossing the White House front lawn. On the back Roosevelt and his family stand and gaze at their Christmas tree. At the ornament's top, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 2011
Measurement
2 1/2 X 3 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
Non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass
Inscription
recto: "I hear there are some kids in the / White House this year." / WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2011 verso: THEODORE ROOSEVELT
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Roosevelt, Theodore, 1858-1919; 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
5682
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.