2015 White House Christmas Ornament

2015 White House Christmas Ornament

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Description

The Christmas ornament honors Calvin Coolidge, the thirtieth President of the United States. The ornament depicts the first National Christmas Tree. The ornament is illuminated from within, and features ornaments that represent different events during Collidge's life and tenure as President. At the ornament's top, a red silk ribbon is attached for hanging.

Contributor

Justice Frank J. and Virginia Williams

Approximate Creation Date

ca. 2015

Measurement

2 X 4 inches

Materials and Techniques Display

Non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass

Inscription

recto: White House Christmas 2015 verso: 1928 Calvin Coolidge 1989

Subjects

Christmas tree ornaments; Coolidge, Calvin, 1872-1933; White House Historical Association

Work Type

decoration (ornaments)

Class

souvenirs & novelties

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

7082

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.

2015 White House Christmas Ornament

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