Exhibitions

1984 Trees of Christmas

December 14, 1984 – January 6, 1985

National Museum of American History
1300 Constitution Ave., NW
Washington, DC

1st Floor, Center

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The twelve themes selected are: 

  • French Ribbon Ball Tree 
  • New Mexico Tree 
  • A Child's Christmas Tree 
  • Colonial Tree 
  • Felt Stockings Tree 
  • Japanese Origami 
  • Family Heritage Tree 
  • Appalachian Tree 
  • "Year of the Teddy Bear" Tree 
  • Seashells Tree 
  • Crafty Country Christmas Tree 
  • Weaving Tree

Around the Christmas trees are playthings that belonged to children of past presidents. Included are Amy Carter's doll house and Archie Roosevelt's paint box.

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