2012 White House Christmas Ornament, The First Presidential Automobile
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Creator Role
issuer copyrighter
Description
The Christmas ornament honors William Howard Taft, the twenty-seventh President of the United States and introducer of the automobile to the White House. The three-dimensional ornament is made in the likeness of the first Presidential automobile. A chauffeur is shown driving the car while President and First Lady Taft ride in the backseat holding Christmas packages.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 2012
Measurement
2 X 3 1/2 inches
Materials and Techniques Display
Non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass
Inscription
recto: CHRISTMAS 2012 verso: THE WHITE HOUSE
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; Taft, William H. (William Howard), 1857-1930; 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
7079
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.