Chandelier, Blair House

This is a closeup of the original Blair family chandelier taken by Bruce White on October 1, 2015. The chandelier's branches had an innovative burner with a central font that fed a tube-like wick creating a heightened flow of oxygen making the light extremely bright compared to other oil lamps, ca. 1830. The chandelier is located in the Entrance Hall of Blair House. Blair House is located across Pennsylvania Avenue from the White House and is known as the President's Guest House. Visiting diplomats and dignitaries stay at Blair House while on official visits with the White House and is historically where the president-elect and first family reside prior to taking the oath of office.