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1 de oct. de 2020 · The White House : its historic furnishings and first families. by. Monkman, Betty C. Publication date. 2000. Topics. White House (Washington, D.C.) -- History, Furniture -- Washington (D.C.) -- History. Publisher. Washington, D.C. : White House Historical Association ; New York : Abbeville Press.
8 de abr. de 2014 · Author Betty Monkman shares historical facts and anecdotes revealing how the furnishings and artwork showcased in this book came to the White House, sometimes under controversial circumstances. She describes how Mary Todd Lincoln earned public criticism for indulging in excessive shopping expeditions and expenditures during the early ...
Illustrated largely with photographs especially commissioned for this book, as well as historic pictures, The White House focuses on some of our nation's most important heirlooms, including...
Author Betty Monkman shares historical facts and anecdotes revealing how the furnishings and artwork showcased in this book came to the White House, sometimes under controversial circumstances. She describes how Mary Todd Lincoln earned public criticism for indulging in excessive shopping expeditions and expenditures during the early days of ...
The historic furnishings in the White House provide a glimpse into the ways that first families have lived and worked for over 200 years. These desks, chairs, and other items allow the Executive Mansion to serve as both the home and the office of the president.
16 de abr. de 2015 · The White House Historical Association has released The White House: Its Historic Furnishings & First Families. This award-winning title, back in print for its second edition, features never-before-published photography of the White House rooms from President George W. Bush and President Barack Obama administrations.
Enlivened with stories about the first families and how their furnishings often clashed with the politics of the time, this book is an ideal gift for those interested in the decorative arts, biography, and history.
