This photograph is of the secretary-bookcase in the Truman Study in Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. The late 18th century secretary-bookcase is displaying the Blair family English (Worcester) Chamberlain porcelain dessert set, likely made between 1847 and 1850. The set is decorated with floral motifs, gilt, and a maroon banding. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. President Harry S. Truman used this room as a home office and study while the Truman family resided in Blair House during the 1948-1952 White House renovation.

This photograph is of the Truman Study in Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. President Harry S. Truman used this room as a home office and study while the Truman family resided in Blair House during the 1948-1952 White House renovation.

This chandelier hangs above the dining table in the Dining Room of Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. The chandelier is made of Irish cut-glass and was created circa 1820. The location of the chandelier -- high over the dining table -- follows diplomatic dictates which require the chandelier to hang high so all at the table can be seen. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House.

This photograph is of the official table setting at Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. The table setting, using china from Lenox China and sterling silver cutlery from Tiffany and Company, follows diplomatic etiquette. The service comes in large quantities to accommodate the large guest lists that visit Lee House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House.

This photograph is of the Drawing Room in Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. The Drawing Room was constructed when President Harry S. Truman, residing in Blair House during his renovation of the White House, joined the two parlors of Blair House and Lee House. The long Drawing Room stretches the depth of the house and is used for large gatherings. The room features rare, 18th century hand-painted Chinese wallpaper and two painted wood mantelpieces from Scotland, as seen in this photograph. The two mantelpieces replaced the Victorian marble mantelpieces originally installed during the construction of Lee House.

This photograph is of the Drawing Room in Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. The Drawing Room was constructed when President Harry S. Truman, residing in Blair House during his renovation of the White House, joined the two parlors of Blair House and Lee House. The long Drawing Room stretches the depth of the house and is used for large gatherings. The room features rare, 18th century hand-painted Chinese wallpaper and two painted wood mantelpieces from Scotland, as seen in this photograph. The two mantelpieces replaced the Victorian marble mantelpieces originally installed during the construction of Lee House.

This photograph is of the Drawing Room in Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. The Drawing Room was constructed when President Harry S. Truman, residing in Blair House during his renovation of the White House, joined the two parlors of Blair House and Lee House. The long Drawing Room stretches the depth of the house and is used for large gatherings. The room features rare, 18th century hand-painted Chinese wallpaper and antique furniture, such as the Chippendale-style sofa in this photograph, along side modern reproductions in the English Chippendale and Hepplewhite styles.

This ornate, hand-painted wallpaper adorns the walls of the Lee House Drawing Room. The wallpaper is rare 18th century Chinese wallpaper purchased by an English patron around 1760. At the time, Chinese decorative and fine art imports were popular and were the root of the French term "chinoiserie." This wallpaper, with its rich depictions of exotic birds, butterflies, flowers, and foliage, was likely painted to appeal to a westerner's vision of China. Lee House is one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House.

This ornate, hand-painted wallpaper adorns the walls of the Lee House Drawing Room. The wallpaper is rare 18th century Chinese wallpaper purchased by an English patron around 1760. At the time, Chinese decorative and fine art imports were popular and were the root of the French term "chinoiserie." This wallpaper, with its rich depictions of exotic birds, butterflies, flowers, and foliage, was likely painted to appeal to a westerner's vision of China. Lee House is one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House.

This photograph is of the Drawing Room in Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. The Drawing Room was constructed when President Harry S. Truman, residing in Blair House during his renovation of the White House, joined the two parlors of Blair House and Lee House. The long Drawing Room stretches the depth of the house and is used for large gatherings. The distinct, rare, Chinese wallpaper was hand painted in China before being sold around 1760 to an English patron.

This photograph is of the Dining Room in Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. The Dining Room is located in the rear of the house and is the most formal dining room in the four building Guest House, with striking views of the back garden, a neo-Georgian interior design, and 18th century furniture. During President Harry S. Truman's residency in Blair House, he often held meetings in this room and the wives of President John F. Kennedy's cabinet are credited with the needlepoint on the seats of the dining room chairs.

This photograph is of the Entrance Hall to Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. Lee House was built in the Federal style similar to Blair House.

This photograph is of the Entrance Hall to Lee House, one of four buildings that constitute the President's Guest House. Located on Pennsylvania Avenue, just across the street from the North Grounds of the White House, Lee House was built in 1859 by Francis Preston Blair for his daughter Elizabeth and her husband, Admiral Samuel Phillips Lee. Blair built the house next door to his residence, the more prominent and recognizable Blair House. Lee House was built in the Federal style similar to Blair House.