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White House Family Tree
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Christmas card from the President and Mrs. Bush, titled: "The Family Tree, Upstairs at the White House." On the front is a painting of the Bush family tree with many toys and presents. Inside of card reads: "The President and Mrs. Bush extend their warmest wishes that you and your loves ones will share a joyous Christmas and a peaceful new year. 1991." On the back is a short history of the room the tree is placed in and reads: "The Yellow Oval Room, President and Mrs. Bush's family Christmas tree is located in the Yellow Oval Room, on the second floor of the White House in the family's personal living area. The first White House Christmas tree was placed in this same room during the Benjamin Harrison Administration, 1889-1893." Offset lithography with gold foil border.
1991
Kubik, Kamil
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W01488Y
WHi 80565
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