Official White House China

by Margaret Brown Klapthor

Evoking distinguished gatherings of royalty, diplomats, politicians, and celebrities at the nation's First Table, Official White House China documents more than 200 years of porcelains purchased for presidential entertaining. From George Washington's personally selected French and Chinese porcelains to the gold-encrusted American china used for state dinners throughout the years, this book reveals trends in taste and culture that reflect both personal and national aspirations.
This Second Edition has added essays by White House curators that enrich the original text and offer new information on porcelain acquired for the White House since 1975.

303 pages, Hardcover

Published April 1, 1999

Reviews

[Nancy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow - packed with information including lists of purchases, inventories, prices and events used for. More than I ever knew I wanted to know about the presidents china. Good pictures.
I wish they had included pictures of the presidents and first ladies along with their china choices.