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Official White House Christmas Ornament (1986): The South Portico (James Monroe)
- Year
- 1986 Catalog verified
- Sold at
- White House Historical Association Catalog verified
- Manufacturer
- Unknown
About this item
Shows the south front of the President's House as it looked at Christmas 1824, soon after Monroe's semicircular South Portico was built.
Details
- Holiday
- Christmas
- Archive type
- Ornament
- Brand
- White House Historical Association
- Product line
- Official White House Christmas Ornament
- Materials
- 24-karat gold finish
Collector details
Research notes
WHHA's Wikipedia article says the ornaments have mainly been made by ChemArt (Beacon Design) since 1981; maker not stated on the product page.
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Sources & verification
Source Verified
- White House Historical Association Encyclopedia Article Supports: Annual ornament program began 1981 under Nancy Reagan; from 1982 each honors a president; mostly made by ChemArt (Beacon Design) in Lincoln, R.I. View source
- 1985 to 1988 White House Christmas Ornaments, Sold as a Set of Four Retail Catalog Supports: 1985 ornament design and the president or anniversary it honors View source