This photograph is of the China Room as appeared before First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's refurbishment of the rooms in the White House. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952. The image was taken on August 14, 1961 by a National Geographic staff photographer for the White Historical Association's 1962 publication of "The White House: A Historic Guide". The publication serves as a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture.

This photograph, taken by Robert L. Knudsen on August 28, 1963, shows the China Room in the midst of refurbishments during the John F. Kennedy administration. As part of the redecoration of the room to a vibrant grey, white, and red color scheme, the central 19th-century gild-framed borne settee was reupholstered in red velvet. The red velvet used for the settee and to line the china cabinet shelves was inspired by the gown seen in Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge, first placed in this room in 1952. A circa 1825 marble mantel, seen here at right, was also added to the room during the renovations. The project was overseen by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and French interior designer Stéphane Boudin.

This photograph, taken by Robert L. Knudsen on August 28, 1963, shows the China Room in the midst of refurbishments during the John F. Kennedy administration. The room was redecorated to a vibrant grey, white, and red color scheme. The red velvet used for the settee and to line the china cabinet shelves was inspired by the gown seen in Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge, first placed in this room in 1952. A circa 1825 marble mantel, seen here, was also added to the room during the renovations. The project was overseen by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy and French interior designer Stéphane Boudin.

This photograph is of the China Room as it appeared before First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy's refurbishment of the rooms in the White House. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952. The image was taken on August 14, 1961 by a National Geographic staff photographer for the White Historical Association's 1962 publication of "The White House: A Historic Guide". The publication serves as a companion book for tours of the White House, providing history of the rooms, architecture, and furniture.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken in December 1971 during the administration of Richard M. Nixon. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House by first families, including state china services commissioned during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962. An unidentified man, possibly a member of the White House Police Force or the United States Secret Service, peeks through an open door.

This photograph of the China Room was taken on July 27, 2017, during the Barack Obama administration. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917 and the Woodrow Wilson administration. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House, by first families, and from official State Service collections ordered during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel to the left was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken on July 27, 2017, during the Barack Obama administration. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917 and the Woodrow Wilson administration. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House, by first families, and from official State Service collections ordered during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel to the left was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken on July 27, 2017, during the Barack Obama administration. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917 and the Woodrow Wilson administration. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House, by first families, and from official State Service collections ordered during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel to the left was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph of the China Room was taken on July 27, 2017, during the Barack Obama administration. The China Room is located on the Ground Floor of the White House and has been used to display ceramics, glass, and other decorative arts since 1917 and the Woodrow Wilson administration. The pieces on display are a collection of items used in the White House, by first families, and from official State Service collections ordered during a presidency. Howard Chandler Christy's portrait of First Lady Grace Goodhue Coolidge was hung in the room in 1952 and served as the inspiration for the red velvet lining the shelving installed during the John F. Kennedy administration. The marble mantel to the left was made circa 1825 and was installed in 1962.

This photograph is of a table setting for a state dinner held on April 15, 1980 for Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel. The Harry S. Truman service, visible here, was often used by President Jimmy Carter for official entertaining.

This photograph is of the East Room decorated for the state dinner honoring Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in March 2016. The Obama state china is visible on the tables.

This photograph is of tables in the Red Room set with the Johnson state china service in preparation for a State Dinner in January 1976 honoring the Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin of Israel.

This photograph by Bruce White is of a cabinet in the China Room that contains the George Washington State Service.

This photograph by Bruce White is of a cabinet in the China Room containing the personal service of President John Adams.