Collection Presidential and First Lady Portraits
Since 1965, the White House Historical Association has been proud to fund the official portraits of our presidents and first ladies,...
White House Decorative Arts in the 2000s
- Date of Work
- ca. 1820
- Credit
- White House Historical Association
White House Decorative Arts in the 2000s
These painted and gilded vases bear the presidential portraits of Presidents George Washington and John Adams. The vases were a gift of the White House Historical Association in 2000.
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