This electric wall sconce is made of brass and cut glass. It was installed in the Family Dining Room in 1891 when the White House was wired for electricity.
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White House Historical Association/White House Collection
This electric wall sconce is made of brass and cut glass. It was installed in the Family Dining Room in 1891 when the White House was wired for electricity.
Identification number:
805
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Start date:
1891-01-01
End date:
1891-12-31
Categories:
Fine & Decorative Arts
Digital Archives
White House Collection
Creation location:
United States
Associated location:
Family Dining Room
Internal location:
3rd flr library
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Further reading:
The White House: Its Historic Furnishings and First Families p.173; Treasures of the White House p.260
