Main Content

First Lady Ida McKinley in the White House Conservatory

First Lady Ida McKinley in the White House Conservatory

This portrait photograph of First Lady Ida Saxton McKinley was taken as she sat in the White House Conservatory. Mrs. McKinley suffered from epilepsy and often took refuge from the public in the Conservatory because of the greenhouse's privacy and splendor. The more iconic images of Mrs. McKinley show her seated in this favorite spot.

Date of Work
1900
Credit
Library of Congress