Mantels

The inscription on the mantel in the West Foyer is a copy of an inscription on the White House. It was displayed in the West Foyer of the Harry S. Truman Library.

Photo of the State Dining Room, with a portrait of Abraham Lincoln. The Buffalo Mantel can be seen. This mantel is now in the Harry S. Truman Library collection. This was taken from an album of photographs by Abbie Rowe of the White House, prior to the 1949 renovation.

Color transparency of the State Dining Room in the White House. This room is used for large dinners, accommodating a maximum of 140 guests. The Buffalo Mantel over the fireplace can be seen in this room. The Buffalo Mantel is now in the museum collection of the Harry S. Truman Library. (See also 78-733 for same room with different furnishings.) From: Truman house.

Details of a fireplace mantle at the Vaile Sanitarium (now the Vaile Mansion) in Independence, Missouri, 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.

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.

This picture shows a mantel from the U.S.S. Williamsburg that was sent to the Harry S. Truman Library, damaged upon receipt. The Williamsburg was President Harry S. Truman's yacht.

This picture shows a mantel from the U.S.S. Williamsburg that was sent to the Harry S. Truman Library, damaged upon receipt. The Williamsburg was President Harry S. Truman's yacht.