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| Hayes Sideboard |
In the Whitehouse, President and Mrs. Hayes ordered this magnificent mahogany sideboard to use in their private dining room. Delicate floral and nature designs fill the door panels, flanked by intricately-carved moldings. The sideboard was constructed by a carpenter in Cincinnati, Ohio; he also made along a matching dining table, which was later remade into two side tables by President Chester Arthur. The dishes on display are from a Hayes set of White House State china. It’d be something to see it in the White House!
President Hayes was known for his honesty during a difficult post-Civil War period. He ended the controversial “Reconstruction” and sought moderate treatment for the South, while somehow avoiding friction with Congress. Maybe his resolve not to run for a second term helped.
President Hayes was known for his honesty during a difficult post-Civil War period. He ended the controversial “Reconstruction” and sought moderate treatment for the South, while somehow avoiding friction with Congress. Maybe his resolve not to run for a second term helped.
3 comments:
Sounds kind of like Gerald Ford after Richard Nixon.
It is a gorgeous piece of furniture, plus look at those fancy plates!
What a big piece of furniture to hall around!
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