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White House Decorative Arts in the 1800s

White House Decorative Arts in the 1800s

These French porcelain serving pieces, including a soup tureen and stand and a preserves stand, were made at the Royal Porcelain Manufactory of Sevres, France, in 1782. John and Abigail Adams may have acquired their pieces during their time abroad when Adams served as the minister to France between 1784 and 1785.

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White House Historical Association