Rococo Revival Centerpeice, Pierce Service

This Rococo-Revival centerpiece is a part of the china service of President Franklin Pierce. The service was created in 1853 by Haughwout & Dailey Co. of New York, New York. The centerpiece was photographed by Bates Littlehales in April 1962.

Artist: Haughwout & Dailey Co.
Date of Work: 1853
Type: China
Credit: White House Historical Association

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