• Tricia Nixon's Wedding Place Setting
    Byron E. Schumaker
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    tableware
    place settings
    This photograph of a dinner service place setting featuring Tricia Nixon's china pattern was taken by Byron E. Schumaker on May 8, 1971. The place setting is on a table in the President's Dining Room. The room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and the main eating room for the First Family. The dining room also features sideboards decorated with pieces of silver and a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks.
  • Stereograph of the State Bed-Rooms in the President's Mansion
    John Fillis Jarvis
    Underwood & Underwood
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    This stereograph is labeled "State Bed-Rooms in the President's Mansion, Washington, D.C." and was published by John Fillis Jarvis ca. 1882. The grand "Lincoln" bed visible in this image was placed in the room in 1861 by First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln. Since the John F. Kennedy administration, this room has been known as the President's Dining Room and is the primary dining room for the first family. It is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner.
  • President's Dining Room, Kennedy Administration
    Robert L. Knudsen
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    refurbishment
    This photograph of the completed President’s Dining Room was taken in July 1963 by Robert L. Knudsen, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The decor includes a contemporary gold and off-white flame-patterned carpet and the final arrangement of furniture following refurbishment. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. The dining room also features sideboards decorated with pieces of silver and a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks.
  • President's Dining Room, Kennedy Administration
    Robert L. Knudsen
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    State Service
    place settings
    refurbishment
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on January 31, 1962, following First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's refurbishment of the Second Floor. The table is set with china from the Benjamin Harrison service with bread plates from the Franklin D. Roosevelt service. The room is furnished with American Federal style furniture donated to the White House Collection in 1961 and 1962. The President’s Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the White House. Originally a bedroom, the space was converted to a private dining room, where the first family usually gathers for breakfast and lunch. The room also features a panoramic wallpaper entitled "Views of the American War of Independence" by Jean Zuber et Cie which features events from the American Revolution against the backdrop of natural landmarks.
  • President's Dining Room, John F. Kennedy Administration
    Robert L. Knudsen
    wallpaper
    refurbishment
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    This photograph of the newly installed Zuber & Cie wallpaper was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on May 3, 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The wallpaper depicts scenes from the American Revolution against the backdrop of natural landmarks. Behind the screen is the entrance to the newly created Family Kitchen. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the first family.
  • Zuber et Cie Wallpaper in the President's Dining Room
    Robert L. Knudsen
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    wallpaper
    refurbishment
    This photograph shows a portion of the wallpaper by Zuber et Cie in the President's Dining Room and was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on September 28, 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The circa 1852 panoramic wallpaper is entitled "Views of the American War of Independence" and features events from the American Revolution against the backdrop of natural landmarks. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the installation of the wallpaper as part of her White House restoration project. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family.
  • Zuber et Cie Wallpaper in the President's Dining Room
    Robert L. Knudsen
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    wallpaper
    refurbishment
    This photograph shows a portion of the wallpaper by Zuber et Cie in the President's Dining Room and was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on September 28, 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The circa 1852 panoramic wallpaper is entitled "Views of the American War of Independence" and features events from the American Revolution against the backdrop of natural landmarks. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the installation of the wallpaper as part of her White House restoration project. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family.
  • Zuber et Cie Wallpaper in the President's Dining Room
    Robert L. Knudsen
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    wallpaper
    refurbishment
    This photograph shows a portion of the wallpaper by Zuber et Cie in the President's Dining Room and was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on September 28, 1962, during the John F. Kennedy administration. The circa 1852 panoramic wallpaper is entitled "Views of the American War of Independence" and features events from the American Revolution against the backdrop of natural landmarks. First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy oversaw the installation of the wallpaper as part of her White House restoration project. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family.
  • Sideboard and Wallpaper in the President's Dining Room
    Robert L. Knudsen
    wallpaper
    refurbishment
    Second Floor
    President's Dining Room
    furniture
    This photograph is of a sideboard and a portion of the wallpaper by Zuber et Cie installed in the President’s Dining Room. The photograph was taken by Robert L. Knudsen on September 28, 1962 during the John F. Kennedy administration, and shows the refurbishment of the Second Floor by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. The mahogany sideboard has an inlaid eagle and belonged to Daniel Webster. Behind the sideboard is a scene from the panoramic wallpaper entitled "Views of the American War of Independence" which features events from the American Revolution against the backdrop of natural landmarks.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.
  • President's Dining Room, Ford Administration
    Larry D. Kinney
    President's Dining Room
    Second Floor
    This photograph of the President's Dining Room was taken in August 1976 by Larry D. Kinney during the administration of Gerald R. Ford. The President's Dining Room is located on the Second Floor of the Executive Mansion in the northwest corner. The President's Dining Room was originally a bedroom referred to as the Prince of Wales Room after the 1860 visit of Edward Albert, Queen Victoria's son who would later become King Edward VII. It was not until the John F. Kennedy administration that the room became the President's Dining Room and main eating room for the First Family. In 1975, First Lady Betty Ford redecorated the walls of the room, replacing a Zuber & Cie wallpaper depicting scenes from the American Revolution and natural landmarks, with simple yellow paint.