This is a photograph of First Lady Laura Welch Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan with a group of White House staff members. It is likely this group -- that includes curators, florists, chefs, and butlers -- worked in the White House during Mrs. Reagan's time living there and were reunited upon Mrs. Reagan's visit to the White House. The group is captured standing in the Center Hall on the Second Floor residence of the White House. An inscription on this photograph reads, "To Roland Mesnier / With best wishes," and is signed by both of the first ladies. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

This is a photograph of First Lady Laura Welch Bush and former First Lady Nancy Reagan with a group of White House staff members. It is likely this group -- that includes curators, florists, chefs, and butlers -- worked in the White House during Mrs. Reagan's time living there and were reunited upon Mrs. Reagan's visit to the White House. The group is captured standing in the Center Hall on the Second Floor residence of the White House. This photograph is part of a personal collection belonging to former White House Executive Pastry Chef Roland Mesnier. Chef Mesnier created elaborate desserts for the White House from 1980 to 2004.

In this photograph, taken by Susan Sterner on January 4, 2005, First Lady Laura Welch Bush and White House Curator William G. Allman oversee the installation of window fixtures in the Lincoln Bedroom. The window fixtures were installed as part of Mrs. Bush's refurbishment project to restore the historical accuracy of the space and the adjoining Lincoln Sitting Room. Additional enhancements added to the room included period appropriate carpeting, wallpaper, and window hangings, a bed cornice, as well as the only marble mantel in the White House original to the era.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman in the State Dining Room was taken by Matthew D’Agostino on April 27, 2015, during the Barack Obama administration. At a press preview ahead of the State Dinner held in honor of Prime Minister Shinzō Abe of Japan, Allman discussed the Obama’s recently revealed state china service. The Japan State Dinner would be the first official occasion where the Obama state service was used. The service included 11 pieces per setting and was designed with a modern aesthetic that was compatible and interchangeable with other historic services in the White House Collection. In a nod toward President Obama’s upbringing in Hawaii, several pieces in the service are complimented with bands of “Kailua blue”. Allman served as curator from 2002-2017.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House curator William G. Allman was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on October 14, 2016. Allman was speaking at a reception celebrating 20th century art in the White House. The event took place in the East Room of the White House and included remarks from First Lady Michelle Obama. The event brought college art history and fine arts students to the Executive Mansion to participate in a workshop with representatives of the White House Historical Association, the White House Office of the Curator, and the Committee for Preservation of the White House. In addition to the reception, a panel was held in the Family Dining Room, a room decorated with 20th century art during the Barack Obama administration.

This photograph of White House Curator William G. Allman in the Blue Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. Allman was on hand to discuss the French influences on the White House as they related to the State Visit, including background on the rooms, fine and decorative arts, and history of the White House. Allman noted the French furnishings in the Blue Room and State Dining Room that were chosen by President James Monroe during his presidency. The State Dinner was held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014, though Obama and Hollande met with guests in the Blue Room.

This photograph of White House Curator William G. Allman speaking with press in the Blue Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. A bouquet for the State Dinner dominates the photograph in the foreground. Allman was on hand to discuss the French influences on the White House as they related to the State Visit, including background on the rooms, fine and decorative arts, and history of the White House. Allman noted the French furnishings in the Blue Room and State Dining Room that were chosen by President James Monroe during his presidency. The State Dinner was held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014, though Obama and Hollande met with guests in the Blue Room.

This photograph of White House Curator William G. Allman in the Blue Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. Allman was on hand to discuss the French influences on the White House as they related to the State Visit, including background on the rooms, fine and decorative arts, and history of the White House. Allman noted the French furnishings in the Blue Room and State Dining Room that were chosen by President James Monroe during his presidency. The State Dinner was held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014, though Obama and Hollande met with guests in the Blue Room.

This photograph of White House Curator William G. Allman in the Blue Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. Allman was on hand to discuss the French influences on the White House as they related to the State Visit, including background on the rooms, fine and decorative arts, and history of the White House. Allman noted the French furnishings in the Blue Room and State Dining Room that were chosen by President James Monroe during his presidency. The State Dinner was held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014, though Obama and Hollande met with guests in the Blue Room.

This photograph of White House Curator William G. Allman in the Blue Room was taken by Matthew D'Agostino on February 10, 2014. A press preview was held that day to showcase the decor and menu ahead of a State Dinner hosted by President Barack Obama for President François Hollande of the French Republic. Allman was on hand to discuss the French influences on the White House as they related to the State Visit, including background on the rooms, fine and decorative arts, and history of the White House. Allman noted the French furnishings in the Blue Room and State Dining Room that were chosen by President James Monroe during his presidency. The State Dinner was held on the South Lawn of the White House on February 11, 2014, though Obama and Hollande met with guests in the Blue Room.