This 19th century mirror was donated to the White House Collection in 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The convex gilt mirror was made in the Federal style and features a carved bald eagle above the mirror glass. The piece was likely made in New York. Joseph J. Scherschel photographed the mirror in August 1965 in the Family Dining Room, seen reflected in the mirror. At the time, the mirror hung above the room's green and white marble mantelpiece.

This 19th century mirror was donated to the White House Collection in 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration. The convex gilt mirror was made in the Federal style and features a carved bald eagle above the mirror glass. The piece was likely made in New York. Joseph J. Scherschel photographed the mirror in August 1965 in the Family Dining Room, seen reflected in the mirror. At the time, the mirror hung above the room's green and white marble mantelpiece.

This bookcase was made in Philadelphia for a Pennsylvania banking family circa 1800 to 1810. The bookcase is one in a pit of Federal period bookcases still believed to be in existence. The pediment features an inlay of urns and scrolls at the center while the doors have inlayed fans in each corner and bands. The bookcase was a gift of Yale University in honor of Francis P. Garvan in 1962. On the shelves is the State Service of President Benjamin Harrison.

This side chair in the Federal style is one of a matching set of eight. It has a rectangular tablet with a carved drapery and star-punched ground. These details are often associated with Samuel McIntire of Salem, Massachusetts. This chair was a gift of the White House Historical Association to the White House in 1961.

This tall case clock by John and Thomas Seymour of Boston is done in the Federal style and has sophisticated inlays that are characteristic of the Seymours. The clock works were possibly done by James Doull of Charlestown, Massachusetts. The clock was a gift of the White House Historical Association in 1972.

This tall case clock with musical works done in the Federal style was manufactured by Effingham Embree of New York. This is a supplemental piece added to the Diplomatic Reception Room following the donation of Federal furniture accepted by First Lady Mamie Eisenhower in 1960 for that room.

This Federal style sofa has painted and gilded dolphin feet and scrolled arms. It has historically been placed in the Red Room.

This “lattice back” side chair featuring a small panel with carved drapery and a star punched background is attributed to Samuel McIntire. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, McIntire was a leading architect and woodcarver during the Federal period. This chair was a gift of the White House Historical Association to the White House in 1961. This photograph reflects the upholstery of the chair in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration, when it was added to White House Collection. Please refer to image 850 for the chair with updated upholstery.

This “lattice back” side chair featuring a small panel with carved drapery and a star punched background is attributed to Samuel McIntire. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, McIntire was a leading architect and woodcarver during the Federal period. This chair was a gift of the White House Historical Association to the White House in 1961. This photograph reflects the upholstery of the chair in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration, when it was added to White House Collection. Please refer to image 850 for the chair with updated upholstery.

This mahogany chairback settee made in the Federal style was produced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The settee has carved plumes and double curved arms that match four armchairs. The settee was a gift to the White House Collection by Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Meyers in 1961. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Refer to image 852 to see updated upholstery and 9228 for matching armchair.

This “lattice back” side chair featuring a small panel with carved drapery and a star punched background is attributed to Samuel McIntire. Based in Salem, Massachusetts, McIntire was a leading architect and woodcarver during the Federal period. This chair was a gift of the White House Historical Association to the White House in 1961. This photograph reflects the upholstery of the chair in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration, when it was added to White House Collection. Please refer to image 850 for the chair with updated upholstery.

This mahogany chairback settee made in the Federal style was produced in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The settee has carved plumes and double curved arms that match four armchairs. The settee was a gift to the White House Collection by Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Meyers in 1961. Bates Littlehales photographed the settee in March 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Refer to image 852 to see updated upholstery and 9228 for matching armchair.

This mahogany card table is 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 John F. Kennedy administration, this card table resided in the Green Room. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table is 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 John F. Kennedy administration, this card table resided in the Green Room. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table is 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 John F. Kennedy administration, this card table resided in the Green Room. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table is 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 John F. Kennedy administration, this card table resided in the Green Room. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table has gilded winged caryatids and verde antique feet that display elements from the ancient world, which were popular in New York during the Federal period. This table became part of the White House Collection in 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The card table is attributed to Charles Honoré Lannuier. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table has gilded winged caryatids and verde antique feet that display elements from the ancient world, which were popular in New York during the Federal period. This table became part of the White House Collection in 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The card table is attributed to Charles Honoré Lannuier. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table has gilded winged caryatids and verde antique feet that display elements from the ancient world, which were popular in New York during the Federal period. This table became part of the White House Collection in 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The card table is attributed to Charles Honoré Lannuier. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table has gilded winged caryatids and verde antique feet that display elements from the ancient world, which were popular in New York during the Federal period. This table became part of the White House Collection in 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The card table is attributed to Charles Honoré Lannuier. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table has gilded winged caryatids and verde antique feet that display elements from the ancient world, which were popular in New York during the Federal period. This table became part of the White House Collection in 1961, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The card table is attributed to Charles Honoré Lannuier. Bates Littlehales photographed the table in March 1962.

This mahogany card table is in the Federal style and was likely constructed in Baltimore. It was used as a piece of furniture in one of the parlors at Tudor Place. Tudor Place was the Washington, D.C., home of Thomas and Martha Custis Peter. Martha Custis Peter was First Lady Martha Washington's granddaughter.

This mahogany chairback settee in the Federal style was produced in Philadelphia. It has plumes and double curved arms, and matches four armchairs. The settee was a gift of Mr. and Mrs. A.H. Meyers in 1961.