Lincoln Sitting Room

This digital image depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room, located on the Second Floor of the White House. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s. In 2005, the room underwent refurbishing under the direction of First Lady Laura Bush enhancing the historical accuracy of the Lincoln Sitting Room. Period appropriate carpeting, wallpaper, and window hangings of yellow brocatelle were installed, as well as the only marble mantel in the White House original to the era. Against the wall is a circa 185060 Chigai-Dana from Japan dating to the administration of President Franklin Pierce or President James Buchanan.