Pieces from the White House Collection


A Rococo Punch Bowl

To the left, classical figures adorn a rococo-revival punch bowl from Franklin Pierce's Administration. Mrs. Benjamin Harrison found the bowl in the White House attic and had it mended and put on display as an historical piece of White House china.

The Hayes Turkey Serving Platter

At the right, a serving platter from the flamboyant Hayes china, made in France by Haviland & Co.

Sevres 
tureen owned by John and Abigail Adams At the lower left, a Sevres tureen owned by John and Abigail Adams.


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