This celestial globe was created by William and Thomas Marriott Bardin (professionally known as W. & T. M. Bardin) circa 1800 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The globe is made of wood, brass, and glass and set on a three-legged wooden stand. There is a round compass at the juncture of the stretchers and the sphere and stand both have the months and zodiac names on it. The globe captures the position of stars observed in 1800 by Dr. William Hershel and is dedicated to Rev. Nevil Maskelyne, astronomer royal. This globe is one of a pair in the Decatur House Collection. The other is a terrestrial globe. It is believed these globes are part of the 1820 estate inventory of Decatur House. In 2010, the White House Historical Association and National Trust entered into co-stewardship arrangement and Decatur House now serves as the David M. Rubenstein National Center for White House History.

This Sheffield silverplate Argand lamp was manufactured by Matthew Boulton of London circa 1786. English Argand lamps became popular in America after their invention in the 1780s because they produced brighter lighting with less smoke. This lamp was a gift of the Richard King Mellon Foundation in 1971.

This cut-glass and gilded metal chandelier by William Parker of London is one of a pair and was among several English chandeliers donated to the White House in the 1940s.

This overmantel glass and painting is framed in gilded red pine. It was given by Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh on behalf of her father, King George VI of Great Britain, upon completion of the Truman Renovation. It was placed in the State Dining Room, and was accompanied by a musical clock gifted by President Vincent Auriol of France, which was placed in the Red Room.

This is one of several pairs of Argand lamps present in the White House. This particular pair was presented to Revolutionary War General Henry Knox by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784. English Argand lamps became popular in America after their invention in the 1780s because they produced brighter lighting with less smoke. This lamp was a gift of the American Institute of Interior Designers in 1962.

This set of chased silver candelabra was made by renowned silversmith Paul Storr of London circa 1810. When the branches are removed, they can be used as single candlesticks. This set was owned by the Duke of Hamilton, possibly Alexander, 10th Duke of Hamilton.

This chased silver candelabrum was manufactured by renowned silversmith Paul Storr of London circa 1810. Storr made many candelabra of this form that can be used as single candlesticks when the branches are removed. The candelabrum was a gift of Mrs. Dorothea S. Wiman in 1964.

This trumeau, a mirror and painting framed together, was presented to President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Elizabeth "Bess" Truman by Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of her father, King George VI of Great Britain, during her visit to Washington in 1951. This trumeau features a still life of flowers and fruit and a three part mirror with a gilded frame. This trumeau has historically hung above the mantel in the Queens' Bedroom. The trumeau was photographed in April 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This trumeau, a mirror and painting framed together, was presented to President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Elizabeth "Bess" Truman by Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of her father, King George VI of Great Britain, during her visit to Washington in 1951. This trumeau features a still life of flowers and fruit and a three part mirror with a gilded frame. This trumeau has historically hung above the mantel in the Queens' Bedroom. The trumeau was photographed in April 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This trumeau, a mirror and painting framed together, was presented to President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Elizabeth "Bess" Truman by Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of her father, King George VI of Great Britain, during her visit to Washington in 1951. This trumeau features a still life of flowers and fruit and a three part mirror with a gilded frame. This trumeau has historically hung above the mantel in the Queens' Bedroom. The trumeau was photographed in April 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This trumeau, a mirror and painting framed together, was presented to President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Elizabeth "Bess" Truman by Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of her father, King George VI of Great Britain, during her visit to Washington in 1951. This trumeau features a still life of flowers and fruit and a three part mirror with a gilded frame. This trumeau has historically hung above the mantel in the Queens' Bedroom. The trumeau was photographed in April 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This trumeau, a mirror and painting framed together, was presented to President Harry S. Truman and First Lady Elizabeth "Bess" Truman by Queen Elizabeth II, then Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh, on behalf of her father, King George VI of Great Britain, during her visit to Washington in 1951. This trumeau features a still life of flowers and fruit and a three part mirror with a gilded frame. This trumeau has historically hung above the mantel in the Queens' Bedroom. The trumeau was photographed in April 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration.

This dinner plate is from the state dinner service selected by President Theodore Roosevelt. The service was created by the English firm Wedgwood in 1903 and features a delicate gilt pattern known as "Ulunda" and the Great Seal of the United States. The plate was photographed by Bates Littlehales in April 1962.

This dinner plate is from the state dinner service selected by President Theodore Roosevelt. The service was created by the English firm Wedgwood in 1903 and features a delicate gilt pattern known as "Ulunda" and the Great Seal of the United States. The plate was photographed by Bates Littlehales in April 1962.

This dinner plate is from the state dinner service selected by President Theodore Roosevelt. The service was created by the English firm Wedgwood in 1903 and features a delicate gilt pattern known as "Ulunda" and the Great Seal of the United States. The plate was photographed by Bates Littlehales in April 1962.

This dinner plate is from the state dinner service selected by President Theodore Roosevelt. The service was created by the English firm Wedgwood in 1903 and features a delicate gilt pattern known as "Ulunda" and the Great Seal of the United States. The plate was photographed by Bates Littlehales in April 1962.

This is one of several pairs of Argand lamps present in the White House. This particular pair was presented to Revolutionary War General Henry Knox by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784. English Argand lamps became popular in America after their invention in the 1780s because they produced brighter lighting with less smoke. This lamp was a gift of the American Institute of Interior Designers in 1962.

This is one of several pairs of Argand lamps present in the White House. This particular pair was presented to Revolutionary War General Henry Knox by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784. English Argand lamps became popular in America after their invention in the 1780s because they produced brighter lighting with less smoke. This lamp was a gift of the American Institute of Interior Designers in 1962.

This is one of several pairs of Argand lamps present in the White House. This particular pair was presented to Revolutionary War General Henry Knox by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784. English Argand lamps became popular in America after their invention in the 1780s because they produced brighter lighting with less smoke. This lamp was a gift of the American Institute of Interior Designers in 1962.

This porcelain urn by Barr, Flight & Barr was made in Worcester, United Kingdom circa 1807. This commemorative piece was made to honor Captain Thomas Lavie, a British officer whose ship captured the French frigate Guerriere in 1806 during the Napoleonic Wars. Lavie was knighted for his heroics. The HMS Guerriere saw action in the War of 1812, when it was sunk by the U.S.S. Constitution. This piece was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales, shortly after it was gifted to President John F. Kennedy.

This is one of several pairs of Argand lamps present in the White House. This particular pair was presented to Revolutionary War General Henry Knox by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784. English Argand lamps became popular in America after their invention in the 1780s because they produced brighter lighting with less smoke. This lamp was a gift of the American Institute of Interior Designers in 1962.

This dinner plate is from the state dinner service selected by President Theodore Roosevelt. The service was created by the English firm Wedgwood in 1903 and features a delicate gilt pattern known as "Ulunda" and the Great Seal of the United States. The plate was photographed by Bates Littlehales in April 1962.

This porcelain urn by Barr, Flight & Barr was made in Worcester, United Kingdom circa 1807. This commemorative piece was made to honor Captain Thomas Lavie, a British officer whose ship captured the French frigate Guerriere in 1806 during the Napoleonic Wars. Lavie was knighted for his heroics. The HMS Guerriere saw action in the War of 1812, when it was sunk by the U.S.S. Constitution. This piece was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales, shortly after it was gifted to President John F. Kennedy.

This is one of several pairs of Argand lamps present in the White House. This particular pair was presented to Revolutionary War General Henry Knox by the Marquis de Lafayette in 1784. English Argand lamps became popular in America after their invention in the 1780s because they produced brighter lighting with less smoke. This lamp was a gift of the American Institute of Interior Designers in 1962.

This porcelain urn by Barr, Flight & Barr was made in Worcester, United Kingdom circa 1807. This commemorative piece was made to honor Captain Thomas Lavie, a British officer whose ship captured the French frigate Guerriere in 1806 during the Napoleonic Wars. Lavie was knighted for his heroics. The HMS Guerriere saw action in the War of 1812, when it was sunk by the U.S.S. Constitution. This piece was photographed in April 1962 by Bates Littlehales, shortly after it was gifted to President John F. Kennedy.