This sugar bowl was produced in 1795 and presented to First Lady Martha Washington in 1796 by a director of the Dutch East India Company. The bowl was part of a Chinese Export porcelain service and originally had a lid. It was decorated with her initials and a border of chain links representing the 15 states of the Union, the service was used in the Washingtons' Philadelphia residence. As a result of increased sugar production due to growth of sugar plantations fueled by the Atlantic slave trade, sugar bowls became popular pieces of tableware. The Washingtons may have displayed it in public spaces alongside other fine tableware, exhibiting their wealth, worldliness, and patriotism to guests dining at their home.

This sugar bowl was produced in 1795 and presented to First Lady Martha Washington in 1796 by a director of the Dutch East India Company. The bowl was part of a Chinese Export porcelain service and originally had a lid. It was decorated with her initials and a border of chain links representing the 15 states of the Union, the service was used in the Washingtons' Philadelphia residence. As a result of increased sugar production due to growth of sugar plantations fueled by the Atlantic slave trade, sugar bowls became popular pieces of tableware. The Washingtons may have displayed it in public spaces alongside other fine tableware, exhibiting their wealth, worldliness, and patriotism to guests dining at their home.

This Rococo-Revival armchair was taken by George F. Mobley in 1962. It is similar to the one in G. P. A. Healy's famous portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. The chair was found in storage and reupholstered in wine-red velvet that was popular in the Victorian era. White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce was most likely responsible for researching and arranging for the chair's restoration. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a Rococo-Revival armchair was taken by Abbie Rowe at the White House circa 1961 to 62. It is similar to the one in G. P. A. Healy's famous portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. The chair was found in storage and later reupholstered in wine-red velvet that was popular in the Victorian era. White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce was most likely responsible for researching and arranging for the chair's restoration. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a side chair by Pierre-Antoine Bellangé in the Blue Room was taken in March 1962 by George F. Mobley. For First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's restoration of the White House, the Blue Room was restored to the period of the James Monroe presidency. The chair had been returned to the White House Collection as a gift for that restoration project. In 1817, President Monroe imported a suite of gilded beechwood furniture by the noted Parisian cabinetmaker, Pierre-Antoine Bellangé, as well as a table plateau, vases, clocks, tables, gold centerpieces, and candelabrum to create a splendid setting for social events. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The oval parlor has been known as the Blue Room since Martin Van Buren’s 1837 redecoration. The room is often used for receptions, photo opportunities, and during the holiday season is home to the official White House Christmas Tree. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This close up of a vase, attributed to Pierre-Louis Dagoty of Paris, was purchased for the Red Room. It shows a landscape with Byzantine general Belisarius. The swans on the handles are often seen on French Empire objects. This firm also produced a dinner and dessert service for the President's House in 1817. The vase had been in storage until it was identified by White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce as an item from the James Monroe presidency. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph is of silver flatware acquired for the White House during President James Monroe's administration, from 1817 to 1825. It was taken by an unknown photographer circa 1962. The knives bear an engraving that reads "President's House." White House Curator Lorriane Waxman Pearce recognized the flatware, which had previously been in storage. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This mahogany sofa was crafted in the Empire style with bronze sphinx heads decorating the corners under the arm supports. The sofa is believed to have belonged to First Lady Dolley Madison. This photograph captures the sofa as it appeared in the Red Room, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The silk upholstery was the same as the wall coverings at the time. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a mahogany card table was taken by Abbie Rowe during the John F. Kennedy administration. The table was crafted in the Federal style and was likely constructed in Baltimore, Maryland in the early 19th century. It features matched veneers with a bellflower and cockleshell inlay. During the Kennedy administration, card table resided in the Green Room. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a mahogany card table was taken by Abbie Rowe during the John F. Kennedy administration. The table was crafted in the Federal style and was likely constructed in Baltimore, Maryland in the early 19th century. It features matched veneers with a bellflower and cockleshell inlay. During the Kennedy administration, card table resided in the Green Room. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This writing desk is believed to have originated from Baltimore, Maryland. The desk features contrasting inlay and veneer as well as eglomise painted oval panels. It was placed in the Green Room during the John F. Kennedy administration. Bates Littlehales photographed the desk in March 1962. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This is a close up photograph of the detail on a guéridon (or small, circular French table) made by Charles Honoré Lannuier. The guéridon is made of mahogany, satinwood, rosewood, and possibly sycamore veneers, gilded brass, and marble. This table, made circa 1810, has an intricate Italian marble top and is considered a Charles Honoré Lannuier masterpiece. The guéridon became a part of the White House Collection in 1961, around the time this photograph was taken. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This is a close up photograph of the detail on a guéridon (or small, circular French table) made by Charles Honoré Lannuier. The guéridon is made of mahogany, satinwood, rosewood, and possibly sycamore veneers, gilded brass, and marble. This table, made circa 1810, has an intricate Italian marble top and is considered a Charles Honoré Lannuier masterpiece. The guéridon became a part of the White House Collection in 1961, around the time this photograph was taken. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a sofa table in the Red Room was likely taken during the John F. Kennedy administration. The mahogany table has gilded winged caryatids and verde antique feet that display elements from the ancient world, which were popular in New York during the period this was likely made, circa 1815 to 1820. Sofa tables like this one were placed before sofas and used for drawing or writing and were seldom made in America. This table became part of the White House Collection in 1961 and is inspired after the work of Charles Honoré Lannuier. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a Rococo-Revival armchair was taken by Abbie Rowe at the White House circa 1961 to 1962. It is similar to the one in G. P. A. Healy's famous portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. The chair was found in storage and later reupholstered in wine-red velvet that was popular in the Victorian era. White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce was most likely responsible for researching and arranging for the chair's restoration. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This white, cast-iron bench is of the Rococo Revival style during the Victorian era and may have been purchased during the Millard Fillmore administration. Bates Littlehales photographed the bench on the White House Grounds in March 1962. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This Rococo-Revival armchair was taken by George F. Mobley in 1962. It is similar to the one in G. P. A. Healy's famous portrait of President Abraham Lincoln. The chair was found in storage and reupholstered in wine-red velvet that was popular in the Victorian era. White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce was most likely responsible for researching and arranging for the chair's restoration. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This vase, attributed to Pierre-Louis Dagoty of Paris, was purchased for the Red Room. It shows a landscape with Byzantine general Belisarius. The swans on the handles are often seen on French Empire objects. This firm also produced a dinner and dessert service for the President's House in 1817. The vase had been in storage until it was identified by White House Curator Lorraine Waxman Pearce as an item from the James Monroe presidency. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This white, cast-iron bench is of the Rococo Revival style during the Victorian era and may have been purchased during the Millard Fillmore administration. Bates Littlehales photographed the bench on the White House Grounds in March 1962. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph of a side chair by Pierre-Antoine Bellangé in the Blue Room was taken in March 1962 by George F. Mobley. For First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's restoration of the White House, the Blue Room was restored to the period of the James Monroe presidency. The chair had been returned to the White House Collection as a gift for that restoration project. In 1817, President Monroe imported a suite of gilded beechwood furniture by the noted Parisian cabinetmaker, Pierre-Antoine Bellangé, as well as a table plateau, vases, clocks, tables, gold centerpieces, and candelabrum to create a splendid setting for social events. The Blue Room is located on the State Floor of the Executive Mansion. The oval parlor has been known as the Blue Room since Martin Van Buren’s 1837 redecoration. The room is often used for receptions, photo opportunities, and during the holiday season is home to the official White House Christmas Tree. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This mahogany sofa was crafted in the Empire style with bronze sphinx heads decorating the corners under the arm supports. The sofa is believed to have belonged to First Lady Dolley Madison. This photograph captures the sofa as it appeared in the Red Room, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The silk upholstery was the same as the wall coverings at the time. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This photograph is of silver flatware acquired for the White House during President James Monroe's administration, from 1817 to 1825. It was taken by an unknown photographer circa 1962. The knives bear an engraving that reads "President's House." White House Curator Lorriane Waxman Pearce recognized the flatware, which had previously been in storage. This photograph is part of the Lorraine Waxman Pearce Collection. Lorraine Waxman Pearce served as the first White House Curator from 1961 to 1962. As curator, she oversaw refurbishment projects, implemented collections policies, and collaborated with First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy to write the first White House guidebook—a joint publication of the National Geographic Society and the White House Historical Association. Since its original publication in 1962, “The White House: An Historic Guide” has been revised, updated, and printed for over 60 years.

This sugar bowl was produced in 1795 and presented to First Lady Martha Washington in 1796 by a director of the Dutch East India Company. The bowl was part a Chinese Export porcelain service and originally had a lid. It was decorated with her initials and a border of chain links representing the 15 states of the Union, the service was used in the Washingtons’ Philadelphia residence. As a result of increased sugar production due to growth of sugar plantations fueled by the Atlantic slave trade, sugar bowls became popular pieces of tableware. The Washingtons may have displayed it in public spaces alongside other fine tableware, exhibiting their wealth, worldliness, and patriotism to guests dining at their home.

This glass locket containing the hair of President Thomas Jefferson and his daughter Martha was acquired for the White House Collection in 1975 during the Gerald R. Ford presidency. The locket is attributed to Fossin et Fils, a prestigious Paris jewelry company that provided goods to King Louis-Philippe of France (1830–1848) as well as other European heads of state, and was produced circa 1825 to 1868.

This punch bowl was created by Tiffany and Company in 1874. The punch bowl features an intricate and realistic design of pine needles with eagle's heads and talons around the brim of the bowl. The design of the punch bowl is attributed to James H. Whitehouse and Eugene Soligny is attributed with the modeling and chasing. An "M" stamp at the bottom of the bowl indicates the bowl was made under the leadership of Edward C. Moore during his tenure at Tiffany and Company. This piece was donated to the White House Collection in 2005 during the George W. Bush administration.