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Victorian Andirons, White House Collection

This pair of brass, urn shaped andirons are a blend of Chinese and rococo styles. The andirons and a family history of their use in the White House were donated to the White House Collection by relatives of President Taylor's daughter, Betty Taylor Bliss, around 1962. They were photographed by Bates Littlehales in 1962.
Artist
Unknown
Date of Work
ca. 1837-1850
Type
Furnishings
Credit
White House Historical Association
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