2008 White House Christmas Ornament, A Victorian Christmas Tree
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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament honors Benjamin Harrison, the twenty-third President of the United States. The three-dimensional ornament depicts the Harrisons' Victorian Christmas tree, which is heavily decorated with ornaments. Toys also line the base of the 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. 2008
Measurement
2 1/2 X 3 3/4 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
Non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass
Inscription
recto: WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS 2008 verso: "WE SHALL HAVE AN OLD FASHIONED / CHRISTMAS TREE" - B. HARRISON
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Harrison, Benjamin, 1833-1901; 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
7077
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.