Medicine Chest (Closed), White House Collection
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This walnut, brass, and ivory medicine chest was taken from the White House during the fire of August 24, 1814 and given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt by a descendant of Thomas Kains, a British naval officer who was part of the party that burned the White House down during the Invasion of Washington during the War of 1812. Bruce White photographed the medicine chest closed in 2023. To see the chest opened, see asset ID 1137879.
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late 18th century - early 19th century
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Bruce White for the White House Historical Association
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© 2023 White House Historical Association
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This walnut, brass, and ivory medicine chest was taken from the White House during the fire of August 24, 1814 and given to President Franklin D. Roosevelt by a descendant of Thomas Kains, a British naval officer who was part of the party that burned the White House down during the Invasion of Washington during the War of 1812. Bruce White photographed the medicine chest closed in 2023. To see the chest opened, see asset ID 1137879.
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1137880
Contributor:
Bruce M. White
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Fine & Decorative Arts
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White House Collection
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Furnishing the White House: The Decorative Arts Collection p.26-27
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