Name/Title
1982 White House Christmas OrnamentEntry/Object ID
2015.4.55Description
This ornament is part of the White House Historical Association's series of collectible ornaments. It is the second in the series. The ornament is "a faithful hand-crafted miniature replica of the dove of peace weathervane placed atop Mt. Vernon 195 years ago by George Washington." The ornament is gold plate over brass. The ornament includes a four page informational insert telling about the ornament and the White House Historical Association. A gold hanging cord is attached.
The ornament is boxed with three other ornaments. The box is red, with gold lettering. The lid of the box reads The White House Historical Association Ornament Set Collection" and has outlined sketches of each of the four ornaments (from the years 1981-1984) on it. The box is lined with a liner that is molded in four sections and covered with red velveteen. There is a small white bar code sticker near the bottom middle. "Visit www.whitehousehistory.org" is printed in white letters underneath.Collection
ScarmuzziAcquisition
Accession
2015.4.0Source or Donor
Patricia A. ScarmuzziAcquisition Method
Gift