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The American Commissioners of the Preliminary Peace Negotiations with Great Britain. American School, after Benjamin West (American, British, 1738-1820). Location unknown. After 1820. Oil on...
Object Essay The craze for tea that swept the Western world in the 18th century created a demand for specialized furniture, such as tea tables...
Object Essay Until the 20th century, American military officers provided their own uniforms, arms, horses, servants, and whatever amenities they could afford. Simple, beaker-shaped silver...
Object Essay This splendid painting is probably one of Roesen’s early works after he arrived in New York City in 1848; he most probably left...
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Architectural Tradition It is through the Entrance Hall that guests approach the large reception rooms, and this space, designed by Edward Vason Jones, sets the...
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A Setting for Diplomacy The Henry Clay State Dining Room, named for the secretary of state during the presidency of John Quincy Adams, is an...
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Architectural Tradition In 1983, the architect Walter M. Macomber designed the James Monroe State Reception Room, together with the James Madison State Dining Room, to...
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The John Quincy Adams State Drawing Room was designed to resemble a Philadelphia drawing room at the time of the Continental Congress, which began meeting...
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In 1961, Clem Conger set out to create State Rooms that would represent and honor the American people, their history, and their culture.