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Oct 1, 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.
Apr 8, 2014 · Influenced not only by styles of the moment, the White House interiors are even more affected by the sensibilities of its occupants, our presidents and their first families. This updated edition features new photos and information from recent renovations of the Green Room, the Queens' Bedroom, Family Dining Room, Lincoln Bedroom and ...
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- Betty C. Monkman
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 ...
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Apr 16, 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.
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...
- Betty C. Monkman
- Bruce White
- Bruce White
With a fascinating, anecdotal text by the curator of the White House, this beautifully illustrated, ground-breaking book is the most comprehensive survey ever published of the furnishings of the President's House and the changing tastes of the first families.
- MONKMAN BETTY C
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...
