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East Room of White House ca. 1869

This circa 1869 black and white photograph depicts the East Room of the White House before its 1873 redecoration during the administration of President Ulysses S. Grant.
Photographer
Unknown
Date of Work
ca. 1869
Type
Photograph
Credit
White House Collection
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