This composite features pieces from the White House Collection. This image was featured in the exhibition entitled "Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection". It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This composite features pieces from the White House Collection. This image was featured in the exhibition entitled "Slavery and Freedom in the White House Collection". It may only be used for press and publicity purposes related to the exhibit. All other uses must be approved by the White House Historical Association in writing.

This cut paper silhouette portrait of President John Tyler was completed by Auguste Edouart in 1841. The writing at the bottom of the portrait reads, "John Tyler 'President of the United States' Washington 20th April 1841." President Tyler became the tenth president of the United States after President William Henry Harrison died just one month after his inauguration. Tyler served for the remainder of Harrison's term, until March 4, 1845. Tyler had previously served in the United States House of Representatives, the United States Senate, and as governor of Virginia before becoming Harrison's Vice President. Silhouette portraits were popular and readily available throughout Europe and the United States during the 19th century.

This ink silhouette on paper of First Lady Abigail Adams by an unknown artist was completed circa 1810. Inscribed on the lower right is "Mrs. Adams." Abigail Adams was first lady when her husband John Adams served as president of the United States from 1797 to 1801. Their family was the first to live in the White House, which was ready for occupancy in 1800, toward the end of his term in office.

This cut paper silhouette on silk of President George Washington was created by an unknown artist in the early 19th century. This item was a gift to the White House by Mrs. Stanley M. Straus. Washington served as the Commander in Chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolution. He served as president from April 30, 1789 until March 4, 1797.

This silhouette made of cut paper with a watercolor background is by Augustin Amant Constant Fidèle Edouart, also known as Auguste Edouart. The full-body silhouette is of a girl, Jobina Hallowell, standing in a patch of grass. She is holding what looks like a piece of embroidery and a needle. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This silhouette made of cut paper with a watercolor background is by Augustin Amant Constant Fidèle Edouart, also known as Auguste Edouart. The full-body silhouette is of a young boy, Samuel Wharton, standing in a patch of grass and holding a small rocking horse. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This silhouette made of cut paper with a charcoal background is of Commodore Uriah P. Levy and was done by Augustin-Amant-Constant-Fidèle Edouart, also known as Auguste Edouart. The full-body silhouette features Levy holding a telescope and looking out over stormy waters, including a boat being tossed about and fortifications along the shore. Levy was the first Jewish Commodore in the U.S. Navy and fought in the Barbary Wars and the War of 1812. Before joining the Navy, he volunteered with the Philadelphia militia in the American Revolution. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This silhouette made of cut paper with a watercolor background is by Augustin-Amant-Constant-Fidèle Edouart, also known as Auguste Edouart. The full-body silhouette is of a boy, Samuel Weston, and his dog Lige. The boy is in a uniform with a pointed cap and holding a sword. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This silhouette made of cut paper with a watercolor background is by Augustin-Amant-Constant-Fidèle Edouart, also known as Auguste Edouart. The full-body silhouette is of an unknown female subject who is wearing a cap and seated in a rocking chair holding a pair of spectacles. The walls around her include a mural and several tapestries. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This ink silhouette on paper of an unidentified "Miss Kennedy" was done by an unknown artist around 1840-1850. Miss Kennedy's features and attire are drawn on the silhouette in white. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This silhouette of an unidentified woman was done by an unknown artist in the early 19th century. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This silhouette of an unidentified man was done by an unknown artist in the early 19th century. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.

This silhouette of an unidentified man was done by an unknown artist in the early 19th century. Silhouette portraits were fashionable and readily available throughout Europe and the United States in the 1800s.