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Frances Folsom Cleveland upstairs at the White House

Frances Folsom Cleveland upstairs at the White House

This photograph by Pirie MacDonald shows First Lady Frances Folsom Cleveland in the West Sitting Hall. Pirie MacDonald was one of the top portrait photographers of his time and photographed over 70,000 individuals during his career. The West Sitting Hall is located on the Second Floor residence of the Executive Mansion.

The room remains a favorite retreat at the White House today.

Photographer
Pirie MacDonald
Date of Work
April 21, 1893
Medium
Photo
Credit
Library of Congress