Decoration and ornament

A chandelier hangs from the ceiling at the Vaile Sanitarium (now the Vaile Mansion) in Independence, Missouri, taken for the Jackson Historical Society.

This is one of the original fireplaces in the Vaile Sanitarium (now the Vaile Mansion) in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken for the Jackson County Historical Society.

This is one of the original fireplaces in the Vaile Sanitarium (now the Vaile Mansion) in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken for the Jackson County Historical Society.

Details of a fireplace mantle at the Vaile Sanitarium (now the Vaile Mansion) in Independence, Missouri, taken for the Jackson County Historical Society.

A chandelier hangs from the ceiling at the Vaile Sanitarium (now the Vaile Mansion) in Independence, Missouri. This photo was taken for the Jackson Historical Society.

A chandelier hangs from the ceiling at the Vaile Sanitarium (now the Vaile Mansion) in Independence, Missouri, taken for the Jackson Historical Society.

Interior view of a building at Nijo Castle at Kyoto, Japan.

Ice sculpture of Democratic Donkey at the Harry S. Truman Dinner given by the AFL-CIO in Oakland, California. From a leather bound album entitled Harry S. Truman Dinner presented by the Central Labor Council of Alameda County.

Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Thottle of New York City with a lamp they wish to give to President Harry S. Truman.

Although the Truman Library is still under construction, the first shipment of artifacts is stored in the lower level. During a tour with Harold M. Slater (not shown), St. Joseph News-Press, former President Harry S. Truman points to a mantel that was formerly in the White House in Washington, D.C. From: Harold M. Slater, St. Joseph News-Press, St. Joseph, Missouri