Commemorative Ornament, Honoring James Hoban, White House Architect
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Creator Role
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Description
The Christmas ornament honors the White House architect, James Hoban. The ornament depicts both the North and South views of the White House and is made from the same sandstone from the Virginia quarry from which the White House stones were sourced. At the ornament's top, a red, white, and blue ribbon is attached for hanging. A gold brass banner is attached to the bottom.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
n.d.
Measurement
3 1/2 X 3 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
Non-tarnishing 24k gold-finished brass and sandstone
Inscription
recto and verso: THE WHITE HOUSE
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Hoban, James, approximately 1762-1831; 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
5316
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.