2022 White House Historical Association Holiday Catalog

Celebrate the TRADITION

OUR MISSION

The White House Historical Association is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization founded in 1961 by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion.

HOW WE DO IT

We assist in the preservation and periodic renovation of White House interiors, and also commission official portraits of both the president and the first lady.

We invest in public access through our publishing, educational programs, curated exhibits, scholarly partnerships, one-of-a-kind digital image library, and the official White House Visitor Center.

HOW YOU CAN HELP

Now in our sixth decade, the Association uses new resources and technology to reach more students and citizens than ever before, inspire and connect with educators from across the country, and bring to life the dynamic history of the White House for lifelong learners around the globe. Furthermore, we remain committed to the vital role we serve in supporting the preservation of the Executive Mansion.

Your willingness to invest in preservation, education, and making the rich history of the White House accessible to all illustrates your deep understanding of the important role the White House plays in our nation’s history.

Respectfully, Stewart D. McLaurin President, The White House Historical Association

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Help preserve our shared White House history for future generations to cherish

HISTORY

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A. THE OFFICIAL 2022 WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Each year the White House Historical Association releases the next ornament in our series honoring the presidents and first ladies of the United States. Whether it’s your first ornament or your fortieth, we know you will love adding some beauty and tradition to your tree.

The Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament represents the cherished White House tradition of displaying a gingerbread house each holiday in the State Dining Room. Included with this beautifully gift-boxed keepsake is a booklet and gingerbread-scented recipe card from First Lady Pat Nixon's time at the White House.

Solid brass and screen printed with enamel ink. 3" x 2 1/4" x 1/2" Made in the USA

1–24 ORNAMENTS #001900 | $24.95 EACH 25–99 ORNAMENTS #001901 | $22.95 EACH 100–499 ORNAMENTS #001902 | $19.95 EACH 500 OR MORE ORNAMENTS #001903 | $16.95 EACH

B. GIANT PANDAS FELT ORNAMENT

Celebrate the 50th anniversary of the arrival of Hsing-Hsing and Ling-Ling to the United States.

Felt. 4 1/4" x 4 1/2" x 3/4" #001878 | $19.95

C. COMMANDER & WILLOW FELT ORNAMENT

Felt. 4 1/2" x 4" x 3/4" #001899 | $19.95

Shop all Christmas Ornaments at shop.whitehousehistory.org

We have been collecting them since the first ornament came out.

are always so well done, real quality.

—Sue I. Kansas

HISTORY

ARCHITECTURE COLLECTION

132 rooms, 412 doors, 147 windows, but only one White House. Since the cornerstone was laid in 1792, this historic building has been a beacon of hope and beauty. Our collection is inspired by the grandeur of its neoclassical design – featuring room-by-room guides with a glimpse behind the scenes and illustrations of some of its most memorable sights, and a literary journey through its beautiful grounds.

A. WHITE HOUSE ARCHITECTURE MUGS SET OF 2 Ceramic. 14 oz. #001890 | $49.95

B. WHITE HOUSE ARCHITECTURE ESPRESSO CUPS WITH SAUCERS SET OF 2 Ceramic. 2.7 oz. #001891 | $42.95

C. WHITE HOUSE ARCHITECTURE ASSORTED COASTERS SET OF 4 Ceramic. 4 ¼" diameter #001892 | $42.95

D. THE WHITE HOUSE: AN HISTORIC GUIDE Paperback. 7" x 10"; 260 pages #001959 | $22.95

E. THE WHITE HOUSE: AN HISTORIC GUIDE DELUXE EDITION Casebound in leather. 14" x 20"; 260 pages #001965 | $250

F. WHITE HOUSE HISTORY QUARTERLY Perfect bound.

EVERY PRESIDENT HAS WALKED THESE GROUNDS ( # 65) #001917 | $9.95 or by subscription at whitehousehistoryjournal.org 8 ½" x 11"; 104 pages

QUEEN ELIZABETH II: THE ROYAL VISITS ( # 64) #001869 | $9.95 or by subscription at whitehousehistoryjournal.org 8 ½" x 11"; 120 pages

G. LEGO WHITE HOUSE 1,483 Lego bricks. 4" x 18" x 7" #001735 | $99.99

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FAMILY

KIDS & PET COLLECTION

The White House isn’t just home to the president. Over the years, the Executive Residence has been home to all kinds of families with all kinds of pets. Whether it is sixteen children or just two, the Residence is an exciting place to run the halls and roam the grounds. Find the perfect present for the future president in your life!

For more children's toys, gifts & books, visit shop.whitehousehistory.org

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A. MADELINE AT THE WHITE HOUSE

Casebound. 12 ½" x 9"; 40 pages #001865 | $18.95

B. KIDS PLAY AT THE WHITE HOUSE!

Casebound. 8 1/4" x 8 1/4"; 24 pages #001961 | $9.95

PRESIDENTS PLAY! (not shown) Casebound. 8 1/4" x 8 1/4"; 24 pages #001698 | $9.95

GIGI AT THE WHITE HOUSE! (not shown) Casebound. 8 ½" x 8 ½"; 24 pages #001827 | $9.95

C. PAINT YOUR OWN COOKIE KIT

3 cookies, 3 1/4". Gift box 7 ½" x 7 ½" Made in the USA #001886 | $19.95

D. PRESIDENTIAL PETS CHILDREN'S MUG & PLATE

Ceramic. 8 oz. mug, 8" plate #001896 | $34.95

PRESIDENTIAL PETS MUG (not shown)

Ceramic. 14 oz. mug #001895 | $24.95

E. MARINE ONE HELICOPTER

Die-cast metal with plastic parts. 9 ½" x 8" x 3" #001884 | $29.95

F. PRESIDENTIAL PETS BOWL

Ceramic. 16 oz.; 6 1/4" x 1 ½" #001897 | $29.95

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ELEGANCE

ENTERTAINING COLLECTION

From formal events to private dinners, hospitality makes history at the White House. Many of the items in this collection are inspired by the designs of drinkware commissioned for the presidential yacht, the USS Williamsburg . Across the variety of stemware, history’s witnesses once held the iconic image of the American eagle—and now you can too.

For more home & entertaining gifts, visit shop.whitehousehistory.org

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A. USS WILLIAMSBURG LIQUOR DECANTER & SET OF 2 DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASSES Lead-free crystalline. Decanter 25 oz.; On-the-Rocks 11.75 oz. LIQUOR SET #001926 | $140 DECANTER & LID #001925 | $85 SET OF 2 DOUBLE OLD-FASHIONED GLASSES #001927 | $55

B. USS WILLIAMSBURG WINE DECANTER & SET OF 2 GLASSES Lead-free crystalline. Decanter 32 oz.; Wine Glasses 12 oz. WINE SET #001923 | $200 DECANTER & LID #001922 | $150 SET OF 2 GLASSES #001924 | $50

C. THE WHITE HOUSE FAMILY COOKBOOK Casebound. 9" x 9"; 420 pages #001963 | $45

D. WHITE HOUSE POP ART TRAY Ceramic. 9.5" x 6.5" #001894 | $29.95

E. WHITE HOUSE POP ART MUG Ceramic. 14 oz. #001893 | $24.95

Did you know?

The USS Williamsburg was a US Navy gunboat, a private yacht, a presidential yacht, and, finally, an oceanographic research vessel for the National Science Foundation.

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A. THE OFFICIAL 2022 WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT

Solid brass, screen printed with enamel ink. 3" x 2 1/4" x 1/2" Made in the USA #001900 | $24.95

B. GINGERBREAD CANDLE

Soy blend, with amber molasses and cinnamon spices. 4 1/4" tall Made in the USA #001931 | $54.95

C. GINGERBREAD WHITE HOUSE HOLIDAY CENTERPIECE 11"

Solid brass, screen printed with enamel ink. Made in the USA #001915 | $275

D. GINGERBREAD WHITE HOUSE NOTE CARDS

Designed by American artist Carole Moore Biggio.

100% cotton. 7 1/2" x 5 5/8" side fold; 10 cards, 10 envelopes Made in the USA #001934 | $19.95

E. THE WHITE HOUSE IN GINGERBREAD BOOK BY ROLAND MESNIER & MARK RAMSDELL

Casebound, with gingerbread house recipes and instructions. 11" x 11"; 208 pages #001958 | $45

F. WHITE HOUSE GINGERBREAD KIT

Assembled house 7" x 2 1/2" x 4" Made in the USA #001885 | $39.95

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TRADITION

GINGERBREAD COLLECTION

This year’s collection is crowned by the Official 2022 White House Christmas Ornament, highlighting the beloved, decades-long tradition of displaying a gingerbread house every year in the State Dining Room, first instituted in 1969 by First Lady Pat Nixon. Get lost in the scents of the season with our gingerbread candle, or have hands-on fun building your own gingerbread White House. Find everything you need to celebrate the holidays.

For more ornaments & decor, visit shop.whitehousehistory.org

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LEGACY

FIRST LADY PORTRAIT COLLECTION

For each presidency, the White House serves as home to the entire first family–including the first ladies, many of whom have had a monumental impact in the Residence and beyond its gates. Commemorate their enduring legacies with our collection of beautifully illustrated portraits.

For more first lady portraits, visit shop.whitehousehistory.org

Did you know?

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First Lady Grace Coolidge was exceptionally popular during her time at the White House. She was a renowned hostess and the earliest first lady to speak in newsreels with sound!

A. BOXED SET NOTE CARDS,

TWO OF EACH PORTRAIT CARD

Portraits designed by American graphic artist Meneese Wall.

Cardstock. 5" x 7"; Made in the USA #001956 | $34.95

B. JACQUELINE CANDLE

Soy blend, with rose and sandalwood. 4 1/4"; Made in the USA #001932 | $54.95

C. FIRST LADY PORTRAITS

Portraits designed by American graphic artist Meneese Wall.

Cardstock. 9" x 12" | $25 Made in the USA

JACQUELINE KENNEDY #001948

ABIGAIL ADAMS #001955

ELEANOR ROOSEVELT #001952

LADY BIRD JOHNSON #001951

GRACE COOLIDGE #001953

BETTY FORD #001950

NANCY REAGAN #001949

DOLLEY MADISON #001954

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THE WOMEN BEHIND THE SEAMS

When the fi rst lady of the United States wears a particular label, it is considered a major achievement for the selected designer. We recognize names like Michael Kors and Oscar De La Renta. However, many of the talented women who designed for fi rst ladies in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries are unknown today, but their timeless pieces still inspire awe and interest. This collection celebrates the contributions of independent and lesser-known designers, seamstresses, and couturiers to a century of fashion in the White House.

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ELIZABETH KECKLY

DRESSMAKER OF FIRST LADY MARY LINCOLN

Born enslaved in Dinwiddie County, Virginia, Keckly learned to sew from her mother. Years later, she began a successful seamstress business, creating dresses and designs for high society women, including the first lady.

BEHIND THE SEAMS PURPLE ROUND LOCKET NECKLACE 32PP Amethyst crystal, 18PP light amethyst crystal. Pewter/Steel/Brass; Chain: 30", pendant: 2" x 1.23" #001974

BEHIND THE SEAMS PURPLE FLOWER STUD EARRING 24PP Amethyst crystal stone. Brass base; .43" diameter #001972

BEHIND THE SEAMS PURPLE OVAL DROP EARRING 14mm x 10mm Amethyst color oval acrylic stone. Brass base; 1.32" x .41" #001973

pieces made in the USA

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FRANKIE WELCH

DRESSMAKER OF MANY FIRST LADIES, INCLUDING BETTY FORD

After earning a degree in clothing and design at Furman University in South Carolina, Welch went on to be one of the first designers to style “across the aisle,” creating gowns and scarves for several first ladies.

BEHIND THE SEAMS CHARM LOCKET NECKLACE

10mm x 8mm Oval smoke topaz color cabochon glass, 24PP clear crystal.

Steel/Brass; Chain: 30", pendant: 5.53" x .92" #001979 | $55

BEHIND THE SEAMS TOPAZ CRYSTAL ROUND STUD EARRING

19SS Topaz crystal, 18PP clear crystal. Brass; .30" #001978 | $24

BEHIND THE SEAMS TOPAZ BRIOLETTE NECKLACE

12mm x 8mm Topaz rondell faceted glass bead, 25mm x 18mm Topaz faceted briolette glass bead.

Steel/Brass; Chain: 15" adjustable, pendant: 2.03" x .71" #001980 | $45

All pieces made in the USA

MARY MATISE

DRESSMAKER OF FIRST LADY ROSALYNN CARTER

In addition to running Jimmae Manufacturing in the heart of the garment district, Matise designed a wide range of clothing for women, from lavish eveningwear and resort wear to everyday basic dresses and suits.

BEHIND THE SEAMS BLUE CHANNEL COLLAR NECKLACE

39SS Light sapphire channel crystal.

Steel/Brass; Chain: 15" adjustable, channel: 0.35" #001975 | $32

BEHIND THE SEAMS BLUE CHANNEL DROP EARRING

12mm x 10mm Blue moon stone color oval glass stone.

Pewter/Steel; 2.50" x .63" #001977 | $28

BEHIND THE SEAMS BLUE BOBBY PIN SET

12mm x 10mm Blue moon stone color oval glass stone.

Pewter/Steel; 2.50" x .63" #001976 | $30

All pieces made in the USA

PANACHE

MEN'S COLLECTION

From the bowties of Franklin D. Roosevelt to the doublebreasted suits of Harry S. Truman, each of the nation’s chief executives left their mark on the White House style now available to you through our refined collection.

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HOLIDAY COLLECTION

From President Calvin Coolidge lighting the very fi rst National Christmas Tree in 1923 to a yuletide "carnival" thrown by President Theodore and First Lady Edith Roosevelt, the White House is full of seasonal traditions. Celebrate the holiday season with this festive collection inspired by a history of merriment spent with your nearest and dearest.

For more holiday gifts & decor, visit shop.whitehousehistory.org

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