The White House Historical Association Collectable Christmas Ornament
The 2006 White House Christmas ornament honors the administration of the 21st President of the United States Chester A. Arthur (1881–85). Having served just six months as vice president to James A. Garfield, Arthur assumed the presidency in September 1881 when Garfield succumbed to the wounds inflicted by an assassin's bullet. He brought to the White House a luxurious style that signaled the nation's return to prosperity after the economic troubles of the late 1870s. The design of the 2006 ornament is inspired by the period motifs and rich decor of Arthur's White House, which will be forever distinguished by the early work of famed American artist and decorator Louis Comfort Tiffany. The North Portico of the White House is depicted in the center beneath an American bald eagle. The two translucent ovals flanking the center depict the American dogwood blossoms that Tiffany incorporated in a large screen of red, white, and blue glass, which stood in the Entrance Hall until the turn of the century. The naturalistic leaves that comprise the gold-plated outer wreath of the ornament are derived from murals painted in the Entrance Hall. Additional features include: - Booklet on the Biography of Chester Arthur
- Handcrafted in the USA
- Engraved ribbon on top reads "The White House" and bottom "Christmas 2006"
- Ornament has a 3-D appearance with intricate scrolled gold and some colored areas (red,white,blue)
- The back of this ornament is also just as beautiful with and engraved 3-D white house, eagle and intricate scrolling
- Beautifully displayed in gift box
- Size: H 3 3/8" x 3"
The White House ornament collection's inception began in 1981. The tradition in making these ornaments has spaned three decades, and celebrates each presidential legacy starting with George Washington. This White House collection is the single largest ornament program in the United States.
This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 30 November, 1999.
