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White House : Its Historic Furnishings and First Families by Betty C. Monkman (2000, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherAbbeville Press, Incorporated
ISBN-100789206242
ISBN-139780789206244
eBay Product ID (ePID)1702416
Product Key Features
Book TitleWhite House : Its Historic Furnishings and First Families
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicUnited States / State & Local / Middle Atlantic (DC, De, Md, NJ, NY, Pa), Decorative Arts
Publication Year2000
IllustratorYes
GenreDesign, History
AuthorBetty C. Monkman
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height1.2 in
Item Weight81.6 Oz
Item Length12.3 in
Item Width10.1 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN00-027085
Dewey Edition23
TitleLeadingThe
Photographed byWhite, Bruce M.
Dewey Decimal917.5304/41
SynopsisFor 200 years the White House has served as the residence of our nation's president and his family. John and Abigail Adams were the first residents, and each family ever since has been able to make the White House a comfortable home and to acquire the necessities for handsomely carrying out its additional functions as nexus for state ceremony and entertaining. In captivating detail, this volume--produced in association with the White House Historical Association--reveals how the decoration of the White House has reflected the personal style of our first families and their countless forays into redecorating. Illustrated largely with photographs especially commissioned for this book, as well as historic pictures, The White House focuses on some of our nation's most important heirlooms, including furniture, silver, glass, porcelain, and textiles. Enlivened with stories about the first families and how their furnishings often clashed with the politics of the time, this book is an ideal gift for those interested in the decorative arts, biography, and history.
LC Classification NumberNK2438.W37M66 2000
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- Jul 13, 2016
Much more than beautiful photos!
This book is full of historic facts and stories about the White House history. Every page has facts weaved into a nice narrative. It is a lot more than a book about the White House furniture. The photography is beautiful. Each piece of furniture is photographed up close as well as shown in the room setting. Plus there are many historic photos of the White House interiors and exteriors thru history. This book is much more comprehensive than I had hoped for.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
