This photograph of the redecorated and refurbished Lincoln Sitting Room was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on August 28, 1963, during the John F. Kennedy administration. Along the east wall is the mahogany daybed upholstered in a French paisley-patterned cotton as designed by French interior designer Stéphane Boudin. The walls were covered in olive green and yellow fabric brought from France by the head of the design firm Maison Jansen New York office, Paul Manno.

This photograph of the Lincoln Sitting Room was taken on February 23, 1962 by Robert L. Knudsen, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The Lincoln Sitting Room is captured prior to its redecoration by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this Second Floor room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom.

This photograph of the Lincoln Sitting Room was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on February 23, 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. It shows the room before the minor alterations First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy made during her restoration project. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this Second Floor room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s.

This 1999 color photograph depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room as it appeared during the administration of President Bill Clinton. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this Second Floor room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s. Peter Frederick Rothermel's circa 1867 The Republican Court in the Days of Lincoln is displayed to the right of the south window.

This circa 1963 photograph, taken by National Geographic Society staff, depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room located on the Second Floor of the White House. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this Second Floor room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s.

This circa 1973 color photograph depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room, located on the Second Floor of the White House, during the administration of President Richard M. Nixon. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this Second Floor room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s.

This 1999 color photograph depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room as it appeared during the administration of President Bill Clinton. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this Second Floor room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s such as the marquetry center table shown towards the right of the photograph. Peter Frederick Rothermel's circa 1867 The Republican Court in the Days of Lincoln is displayed to the right of the south window.

This 2007 color photograph depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room, located on the Second Floor of the White House, during the administration of President George W. Bush. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this Second Floor room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s. In 2005, the room underwent refurbishing under the direction of First Lady Laura Bush enhancing the historical accuracy of the Lincoln Sitting Room. Period appropriate carpeting, wallpaper, and window hangings of yellow brocatelle were installed, as well as the only marble mantel in the White House original to the era. The chairs are attributed to the Lincoln White House.

This digital image depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room, located on the Second Floor of the White House. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s. In 2005, the room underwent refurbishing under the direction of First Lady Laura Bush enhancing the historical accuracy of the Lincoln Sitting Room. Period appropriate carpeting, wallpaper, and window hangings of yellow brocatelle were installed, as well as the only marble mantel in the White House original to the era.

This digital image depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room, located on the Second Floor of the White House. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. In the foreground is a circa 1875–85 black walnut marquetry center table. In the background on display is Katherine Helm's 1925 portrait of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln.

This digital image depicts the Lincoln Sitting Room, located on the Second Floor of the White House. Previously an office and later a telegraph room, this room serves as a parlor corresponding to the adjacent Lincoln Bedroom. The Lincoln Sitting Room features furniture, artwork, and refurbishing reminiscent of the 1860s. In 2005, the room underwent refurbishing under the direction of First Lady Laura Bush enhancing the historical accuracy of the Lincoln Sitting Room. Period appropriate carpeting, wallpaper, and window hangings of yellow brocatelle were installed, as well as the only marble mantel in the White House original to the era. Against the wall is a circa 1850–60 Chigai-Dana from Japan dating to the administration of President Franklin Pierce or President James Buchanan.