Official White House China

by Margaret Brown Klapthor

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Evoking gatherings of royalty, diplomats, politicians and celebrities at the White House, this volume depicts more than 200 years of china and porcelains purchased for presidential entertaining. From George Washington's personal selection of French and Chinese porcelains to the gold-encrusted American china used for more recent state dinners, the book shows trends in taste and culture that reflect both personal and national aspirations. The second...

Format:Hardcover

Language:English

ISBN:0810939932

ISBN13:9780810939936

Release Date:April 1999

Publisher:Harry N. Abrams

Length:303 Pages

Weight:4.25 lbs.

Dimensions:1.4" x 9.3" x 11.3"

Grade Range:Grade 8 to Postsecondary

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