Collection Music in the White House
Music is often called the universal language. It has been known to break down barriers and shape historic events in...
The Chandeliers of the East Room - Photo 1
- Date of Work
- c. 1869
- Credit
- White House Collection
The Chandeliers of the East Room - Photo 1
A black and white photograph of the East Room, ca. 1869.
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