'Tis The Season - 2018 Christmas Catalog

WELCOME TO THE WHITE HOUSE HISTORICAL ASSOCIATION

In 1961, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy founded The White House Historical Association as a private, non-profit organization with a mission to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the rich history of America’s Executive Mansion. All proceeds from the sale of our books and products are used to fund the acquisition of historic furnishings and artwork for the permanent White House collection, to assist in the preservation of public rooms, and further our educational mission. Our signature gift, the Official White House Christmas Ornament was started by First Lady Nancy Reagan to provide ongoing support for our mission while bringing White House history into homes across the country during the holidays. Now in its 38th year, the ornament remains a true American collectable. Explore our offerings of White House inspired gifts in these pages and online at shop.whitehousehistory.org.

WHITE HOUSE FRAMES

5" X 7" #1101 | $220 9" X 7" #1100 | $250 | Pewter. Made in USA.

THE OFFICIAL 2018 WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENT

The Official 2018 White House Christmas Ornament honors the 33rd President Harry S. Truman and illustrates significant changes made to the White House during Truman’s administration, including his celebrated Truman Balcony, added in 1947–1948 to the South Portico. The reverse side features his renovated Blue Room, which, like all the rooms of the house, was dismantled and rebuilt during the renovation of 1948–1952. The Presidential Seal featured at the top of the ornament reflects the design as changed by Truman. Originally the American eagle looked toward its left talons, which hold a cluster of spears, weapons of war. Truman had the seal redesigned, turning the eagle’s head away from the spears to its right talons, which hold the olive branches of peace.

$22.95 EACH | Made in the USA. Non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass; metal with gold plating. 3¼" x 2" x ¾"

THE STORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENTS

Since 1981, The White House Historical Association has been proud to create the Official White House Christmas Ornament. Our ornaments honor American Presidents sequentially, beginning with George Washington, and celebrate milestone anniversaries of the White House, such as the bicentennial of the laying of the White House cornerstone. All ornament sales support the educational mission of the non-profit, non-partisan White House Historical Association to protect, preserve, and provide public access to the history of the White House.

All ornaments made with non-tarnishing 24k gold-plated brass, unless otherwise noted.

THE ANNA WEATHERLEY MAGNOLIA COLLECTION | Hand-painted porcelain inspired by the Magnolia trees on the White House lawn.

MAGNOLIA ROUND BOX 6¼" diameter x 1" #001279 | $160

LARGE MAGNOLIA SQUARE CACHEPOT 6½" x 7½" x 7½" #001276 | $395

MAGNOLIA BOWL 5 3/8" diameter #001280 | $200

MAGNOLIA VASE 5" x 10" #001277 | $320

MAGNOLIA PITCHER 4½" x 4½" #001278 | $175

MUSIC AT THE WHITE HOUSE | Award-winning book by Elise K. Kirk covers more than 200 years of musical performance in the White House. Casebound with dust jacket. 432 pages. #614 | $75

OFFICIAL WHITE HOUSE CHINA Award-winning book by William Allman on the enduring legacy of White House china. Casebound with dust jacket. 274 pages. #258 | $49.95

JOHN DERIAN PRESIDENTIAL CHINA Glass decoupage plates by designer John Derian feature Presidential dining services, hand painted by Katharine Barnwell. Glass. All available in 5" and 8" Made in USA.

State Services Pictured: Johnson, Polk, Grant, Lincoln, Reagan. | $45 - $75

WOODEN WHITE HOUSE | Made in USA

3" X 5¾" # 729| $12.95

9½" X 4½" #728 | $24.95

PRESIDENTS & FIRST LADIES MUGS Porcelain with gold details. 12 ounces. Not microwave safe.

FIRST LADIES MUG #623 | $24.95

PRESIDENTS MUG #622 | $24.95

THE TRUMAN COLLECTION

On October 25, 1945, President Harry S. Truman issued Executive Order 9646, which officially defined the Presidential Coat of Arms and Seal. The eagle’s head, which originally faced a bundle of 13 arrows held in its left talons, was turned to face right toward the olive branches symbolizing peace.

THROW PILLOW Navy fleece pillow with gold embroidered Truman Seal. 12" x 12" Made in USA. #1027 | $45

PORCELAIN TRUMAN SEAL COUPE PLATE Made in USA.

SMALL (NOT SHOWN) 6" #681 | $65

LARGE 101/4" #684 | $90

FLEECE BLANKET Navy fleece blanket with gold embroidered Truman Seal. 48" x 60" Made in USA. #793 | $55

FRAMED 2018 WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT Gold-painted wooden frame, glass front. 101/2" x 101/2" x 1/2" Made in USA. #001266 | $75

TRUMAN SEAL HAT 100% cotton. Made in USA.#001303 | $29.95

JOHN DERIAN PRESIDENTIAL CHINA Glass decoupage plates by designer John Derian feature the Truman china service, hand-painted by Katharine Barnwell. 8" diameter. Made in USA. #001340 | $75

GOLD & RED TRUMAN SEAL CUFFLINKS 7/8" diameter. Brass plated with gold. Made in USA. #1082 | $75

GOLD & NAVY TRUMAN SEAL CUFFLINKS 7/8" diameter. Brass plated with gold. Made in USA. #1080 | $75

SILVER & NAVY TRUMAN SEAL CUFFLINKS 7/8" diameter. Brass plated with silver. Made in USA. #1081 | $75

ANN HAND CHERRY BLOSSOM BROOCH Gold and pink pearl brooch of flowering cherry blossoms. Pearls set against white enamel. 31/2" x 21/4" Made in USA. #001275 | $195

FIRST LADIES JEWELRY COLLECTION Pewter with silver plate, faceted crystals and glass pearls.

DOUBLE STRAND PEARL NECKLACE 16" #149 | $125

DROP NECKLACE WITH PEARL TASSEL 33" chain. 4" drop. #162 | $85W

HITE HOUSE FABERGE EGG Inspired by the ornate details of the State Dining Room. Sterling silver, Swarovski crystals, blue or red enamel and 24k gold vermeil. 11/4" high. Made in USA.

EMERALD #635 | $195 BLUE #633 | $195 RED #634 | $195

EMBOSSED NAVY JOURNAL Tone on tone leather journal embossed with the White House. Made in USA. 7" X 9" #1090 | $95 5" X 7" #1091 | $65

JACQUELINE KENNEDY SILK SCARF This 100% silk scarf is inspired by the timeless elegance of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Silk. 36" x 36" #001254 | $275

GOLF TOWEL Navy golf towel with a gold embroidered Truman Presidential Seal. Made in USA. #831 | $24.95

GOLF BALLS 12 custom Titleist Pro V1 golf balls in sleek sleeves with depictions of the North Portico of the White House. Made in USA. #663 | $75

WHITE HOUSE NORTH PORTICO DOOR BOWTIES Vineyard Vines 100% silk bow ties with architectural details of the North Portico Door. Available in green and red with Christmas wreaths or in blue for year round wearing. 100% silk. Made in USA.

RED #1032 | $55 GREEN #1033 | $55 BLUE #1039 | $55

WHITE HOUSE NORTH PORTICO DOOR NECKTIES Vineyard Vines 100% silk ties with the architectural details of the North Portico Door. Available in green and red with Christmas wreaths or in yellow for year-round wearing. 100% silk. 3½" wide. Made in USA.

YELLOW #1036 | $85 RED #1030 | $85 GREEN #1031 | $85

ENAMEL CUFF LINKS Brass plated with gold. Made in USA. #001284 | $75

KATHARINE BARNWELL: WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS TREE The perfect gift for White House ornament collectors, this hand-painted wooden ornament features many of the official ornaments since 1981. Made in USA. #001298 | $19.95

KATHARINE BARNWELL: WHITE HOUSE ROOMS Hand-painted wooden ornaments inspired by the White House State Rooms. Made in USA.

GREEN ROOM #001312 | $19.95

RED ROOM #001313 | $19.95

BLUE ROOM #001311 | $19.95

PRESIDENTIAL CHINA FELT ORNAMENTS Presidential china is designed to convey the ultimate diplomacy, national pride and hospitality. These felt embroidered ornaments are inspired by the china services of three Presidents: Franklin D. Roosevelt, James K. Polk and Ronald Reagan. Shop the collection online.

REAGAN TEA KETTLE #001292 | $24.95

REAGAN TEA CUP #001291 | $24.95

POLK TEA KETTLE #001294 | $24.95

POLK TEA CUP #001293 | $24.95

ROOSEVELT TEA KETTLE #001296 | $24.95

ROOSEVELT TEA CUP #001295 | $24.95

CHRISTMAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE

The first Christmas celebration at the White House was held in December 1800 by President John Adams and his wife Abigail and granddaughter Suzannah. In 1889, President Harrison and his family brought the first Christmas tree to the residence, and electric tree lights arrived in the late 1890s. Generally, these White House Christmas celebrations were not grand public events but small family gatherings. In 1929, First Lady Lou Hoover established the tradition of decorating an official tree for the State Floor, and in 1961 First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy established the tradition of a themed Blue Room Christmas Tree.

STERLING SILVER WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENT Featuring the South Portico of the White House and the Truman Seal. 21/4" round. Made in USA. #717 | $195

TABLE TOPPER TREE Hand-painted by artist Katharine Barnwell, this wooden Christmas tree features many of the official White House Ornaments. 121/2" tall when in the base. Made in USA. #001297 | $125

CHRISTMAS STOCKING Velvet stocking with embroidered eagle. Velvet with satin lining, rayon tassel, metal and silk thread embroidery, and glass beads. 91/2" x 19" RED #528 | $95 NAVY #529 | $95

VELVET POUCH Velvet zippered pouches match with corresponding stockings. 31/2" x 71/2" RED #001307 | $29.95 NAVY #001306 | $29.95

THE WHITE HOUSE SOCIAL SECRETARY: COLLECTED REFLECTIONS White House History Quarterly journal #49 tells the story of those who served the presidency in the role of social secretary. Quality Paper. 76 pages. 81/2" x 11"#001264 | $9.95

POLITICAL CARTOONS AND THE WHITE HOUSE White House History Quarterly journal #48 celebrates the art of political cartooning as it has been applied to the White House and its occupants. Quality Paper. 96 pages. 81/2" x 11"#1044 | $9.95

THE WHITE HOUSE IN GINGERBREAD In this memoir and cookbook, Roland Mesnier, executive pastry chef to five presidents, tells the story behind the holiday gingerbread houses he created and provides recipes and tips for at home bakers. Casebound with dust jacket. 208 pages. 11" x 11"#524 | $39.95

THE LIVING WHITE HOUSE This book opens the gates to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, presenting more than 200 years of history, gardens, holidays, families, and entertaining in the most famous house in America. Quality Paper. 240 pages. 8" x 10"#1103 | $18.95

A GARDEN FOR THE PRESIDENT: A HISTORY OF THE WHITE HOUSE GROUNDS This book explores the relationship between the White House and its landscape and the evolution of its design. Casebound with dust jacket. 324 pages. 12" x 9"#235 | $49.95

2019 DESK CALENDAR 12-month desk calendar featuring some of the most famous First Pets. Card stock with spiral binding. 6" x 61/4" Made in USA. #001269 | $14.95

THE STEPHEN DECATUR HOUSE: A HISTORY The comprehensive history of the Decatur House, its occupants, architecture, collections, preservation, and evolution from private home to historic site and headquarters of the White House Historical Association. Casebound with dust jacket. 460 pages. 91/4" x 111/4" #001301 | $75

MONA LISA IN CAMELOT The true story of bringing the Mona Lisa to the United States and First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy’s successful efforts to share the masterpiece with the American people. Casebound with dust jacket. 272 pages. 81/2" x 53/4" #1045 | $29.95

FRAMED 1950s POSTAGE STAMP Vintage postage stamp honoring the 150th anniversary of the nation’s capital. Wooden frame with glass front. 53/4" x 51/4" Made in USA. #1104 | $35

CHRISTMAS CARDS Each boxed set of Crane Stationary comes with 10 cards and envelopes. 71/2" x 51/2" Made in USA.

WHITE HOUSE ORNAMENTS BY KATHARINE BARNWELL #001282 | $19.95

WINTER AT THE WHITE HOUSE BY MARY BELCHER #001281 | $19.95

EMBOSSED POCKET JOURNAL Leather. 3" x 5" Made in USA. #1092 | $35

BOXED PEN Ballpoint pen with White House applique. #716 | $19.95

ENGRAVED TRAY Durable and elegant tray picturing an engraving of the White House. Additional sizes online. Aluminum. 6" x 9" Made in USA. #001328 | $45

PEWTER BABY COLLECTION Inspired by the garland in stone relief over the North Portico of the White House and the Truman Seal. Engraved pewter. Additional designs available online. Made in USA.

TRUMAN SEAL RATTLE #001343 | $59.95

TRUMAN SEAL KEEPSAKE BOX #001344 | $54.95

TRUMAN SEAL BABY CUP #001342 | $49.95

THREE-PIECE BABY DISH SET This classic porcelain set is inspired by the china services of Franklin D. Roosevelt and the 2000 bicentennial of the White House. Bowl, 6" diameter. Plate, 7" diameter. Mug, 4 oz. Microwave and dishwasher safe. #205 | $59.95

CHILDREN AT THE WHITE HOUSE

The White House is not only the official office, living museum, and residence of the President, it is a functioning home for their families, sometimes including extended family and pets! Today, the Presidents’ children are often referred to as “First Kids.” Despite growing up in the public eye, White House history is full of First Kids sliding down bannisters, running through halls, pulling pranks, and generally just “being kids.”

BALD EAGLE PLUSH The Bald Eagle became a national symbol when it was selected by Congress to appear on the Great Seal of the United States in 1782. 12" Polyester.#339 | $24.95

PLUSH BO Small plush of Bo Obama, First Pet of Barack Obama. 8" Polyester. Ages 3+ #675 | $10.95

PLUSH MILLIE Small plush of Millie Bush, First Pet of George H. W. Bush. 8" Polyester. Ages 3+ #627 | $10.95

WHITE HOUSE CHRISTMAS CHILDRENS PUZZLE 24 pieces, 17" x 22" when assembled. Made in USA. #001299 | $15.95

WHITE HOUSE NANOBLOCKS Build the White House with these nanoblocks - the micro-sized building blocks. 890 pieces. Ages 8+. 61/4" x 61/4" x 33/4" #719 | $29.95

THE WHITE HOUSE KIDS’ “STATE DINNER” COOKBOOK More than 270 winning “farm to table” recipes created by 8 to 12 year olds, with an introduction by First Lady Michelle Obama. Casebound. 576 pages. 8" x 10"#362 | $39.95

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