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President Truman Receives Clock and Candelabra from the French Ambassador

73-3806
Accession Number
73-3806
8x10 inches (21x26 cm)
Black & White
Printer-Friendly Version
NAID 338958880
Keywords
Ambassadors
Spouses
First ladies
Presidents
HST Keywords
Truman - Bess - Dignitaries - Foreign; Truman - Gifts - Foreign; Truman - Dignitaries - Foreign - France
People Pictured
Bonnet, Henri, 1888-1978
Truman, Bess Wallace, 1885-1982
Truman, Harry S., 1884-1972
Bonnet, Helle
Rights

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Credit:
Abbie Rowe
National Park Service

Harry S. Truman Library & Museum.

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Description
President Harry S. Truman (second from left) receives a gift of a clock and two candelabra from the French Ambassador to the United States, Henri Bonnet (second from right). The clock is mounted on a white marble base and is supported by two cupids astride bronze animals. It is the work of sculptor Gouttiere. These gifts were sent on behalf of the President of France especially for the renovated White House. First Lady Bess W. Truman (left) and Madame Bonnet (right) look on.
Date(s)
April 18, 1952