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The Ladies of the White House; Or, In the Home of the Presidents

Creator: Laura C. Holloway
Offered by: The Great Republic

Description
Holloway, Laura C. The Ladies of the White House; Or, In the Home of the Presidents. Being a Complete History of the Social and Domestic Lives of the Presidents from Washington to the Present Time–1789-1881. Philadelphia: Bradley & Company, 1881. Early edition. Octavo. Period red cloth boards, embossed with black and gilt titles, illustrated with wood and steel engravings.

Presented is an early printing of The Ladies of the White House: Or, In the Home of the Presidents by Laura C. Holloway. First published in 1880, this edition book was published the following year by Bradley & Co., in Philadelphia in 1881. Offering in-depth biographies on the First Ladies and their influence, the book boasts “a complete history of the social and domestic lives of the Presidents from Washington to the present time 1789-1891.” It is presented here in glorious, period black and gilt-stamped red cloth boards, illustrated throughout with numerous steel and wood engravings.

As Holloway explains in her forward, “In the historical works of the age—even in the biographies of the Presidents themselves—not much has been said of women, who, for the most part, were powerful adjuncts to their popularity, and exerted great influence over their lives. The most that has been written of them heretofore were descriptions in the daily papers of the appearance of the lady of the White House on some public occasion, and with this the world has been content until now. We have had a hundred years of domestic honor in the White House—a hundred years which has added much to the glory of the country abroad, and it is but fitting that women, who have held the highest social and semi-official position in the nation, should be made historic subjects. No better time than the present could be found for filling this serious gap in general American history.”

The book covers the biographies and contributions of all the First Ladies and hostesses of the White House, from Martha Washington to Eliza Ballou Garfield. The biographies also reflect how the role of First Lady has evolved and changed over time, during times of peace and war, political unity or unrest, with booming economies or times of scarcity, with each woman making the position her own. The book recognizes and honors the labor, time, and sacrifices of the women who served their country during their time in the White House.

CONDITION:

Very good condition. Octavo. Period red cloth boards, intricately embossed with black and gilt titles and flourishes. Boards are healthy, with minor bumping and toning of red cloth on the spine. Interior pages are healthy, with scattered foxing to first few pages. Illustrated with black and white wood and steel engravings. 736 pp.

Book Dimensions: 8 7/8"H x 6 3/8"W x 2"D.

Accompanied by our company’s letter of authenticity.

More Information

Documentation:	Certificate of Authenticity
Period:	19th Century
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Incollect Reference #:	755156

Dimensions

W.	6.375 in;	H.	8.875 in;	D.	2 in;
W.	16.19 cm;	H.	22.54 cm;	D.	5.08 cm;

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