2013 White House Christmas Ornament, The American Elm Tree
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Creator Role
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Description
The Christmas ornament honors Woodrow Wilson, the twenty-eighth President of the United States. At the ornament's front, an image of the American Elm tree Wilson planted on the North Lawn of the White House ( 18 December 1913) is depicted. Two peace doves carry banners and flank the image. On the reverse, a quote by Wilson is inscribed and surrounded by a wreath of holly. At the ornament's top, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.
Contributor
Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams
Approximate Creation Date
ca. 2013
Measurement
2 3/4 inch (diameter)
Materials and Techniques Display
Non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass
Inscription
recto: THE WHITE HOUSE / CHRISTMAS 2013 verso: "...peace must be / planted upon the / tested foundations / of political liberty." / Woodrow Wilson [facsimile signature]
Subjects
Christmas tree ornaments; White House Historical Association; Wilson, Woodrow, 1856-1924
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
7080
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.