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Gilded Silver Spoons, Van Buren Administration

Gilded Silver Spoons, Van Buren Administration

These gilded silver spoons were made between 1809 and 1819 and used at the White House during Martin Van Buren's administration from 1837 to 1841. Lavish expenditures for White House furnishings came under scrutiny during Van Buren's presidency, when Pennsylvania Congressman Charles Ogle delivered his famous "Gold Spoon Oration" before the House of Representatives. The photograph was taken by William Phillips.

Date of Work
ca. 1809-1819
Credit
White House Historical Association

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