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Mrs. Coolidge with Her Raccoon, Rebecca
This photograph shows First Lady Grace Coolidge holding her pet raccoon, Rebecca. In addition to many dogs and cats, Rebecca was one of several non-traditional pets the Coolidges kept at the White House, including geese, donkeys, and a bobcat, though it is uncertain how long these rare animals stayed at the White House. Other more exotic animals were gifted to the Coolidges by foreign dignitaries such as lions, a wallaby, and a pygmy hippo.
- Photographer
- National Photo Company
- Date of Work
- ca. 1923-1929
- Type
- Photograph
- Credit
- Library of Congress