[POLITICS]. Tassel from East Room of the White House, Washington, DC, 1884, with period label.

Tassel in the form of an acorn, 2 in. long (some loss to netting, surface soiling). Accompanied by manuscript label identifying the artifact as a, "Tassel from East room in - White House at Washington in 1884, June 15-." A curious souvenir from the White House while inhabited by President Chester A. Arthur.

Property from the Inventory of James C. Frasca

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[POLITICS]. Tassel from East Room of the White House, Washington, DC, 1884, with period label.

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