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Decorative Arts in the White House

Many people approach the decor of their homes as a reflection of oneself. But what happens when a home's interior must be a reflection of a country's history? While the president and first lady make decisions regarding the White House interiors while they live there, they also recognize the importance of maintaining and preserving the public spaces and their accompanying historic artifacts on behalf of the American people. In this collection, explore the long history of decorative arts in the White House.

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Decorative Arts in the White House

The Decorator-In-Chief

The 1600 Sessions Podcast

Back in the Blue Room: Restoring the Bellangé Suite

The 1600 Sessions Podcast

Splendor and Scrutiny of White House Tableware

The Chandeliers of the East Room

The Diplomatic Reception Room's Historic Wallpaper

History in White House Silver

Official White House China

From the 18th to the 21st Centuries

A Small Slice of Kennedy Decor

The Queens' Sitting Room

A Brief History of the Presidential Seal

Decorating The White House

A Timeline

The Beaux Arts Furnishing of 1902

Establishing Harmony Between Interior and Exterior

The Red Room in the Polk White House

Computer Generated Images Recreate History

Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection

White House History Quarterly Number 56