This teacup and saucer was part of a service used by President James Madison. The service was created by Pierre-Louis Dagoty of Paris, France circa 1800-1817. Bates Littlehales photographed these pieces in 1962.

This teacup and saucer was part of a service used by President James Madison. The service was created by Pierre-Louis Dagoty of Paris, France circa 1800-1817. Bates Littlehales photographed these pieces in 1962.

This is a porcelain teacup believed to have been painted by First Lady Caroline Scott Harrison. The cup displays pink magnolias and gilt bands that resemble the design Mrs. Harrison painted on her grandson's bathtub. Her grandson, Benjamin Harrison McKee, was affectionately known as "Baby McKee." This piece shows one example of Mrs. Harrison's hobby of china painting.