The Working White House: Memorable Times
The memories of White House workers include not only times of grief, war, and political tension, but also charming moments...
Frances Benjamin Johnston: The Old Kitchen
- Photographer
- Frances Benjamin Johnston
- Date of Work
- ca. 1891
- Medium
- Photo
- Credit
- Library of Congress
Frances Benjamin Johnston: The Old Kitchen
The old kitchen in the White House basement, c. 1891.
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