Mandeville Gallery
Chester Alan Arthur
The Elegant President

Mandeville Gallery, Nott Memorial
July 27, 2006 - October 15, 2006


An exhibition of photographs, documents, artifacts, and ephemera which reveal the style and tastes of America's most elegant President and illustrate his work with Louis Comfort Tiffany to redecorate the White House.

Chester Alan Arthur, Union College class of 1848, was the 21st president of the United States.  Little remembered for his political accomplishments, he is better known for his fashionable appearance, his lavish entertaining, and the elegant renovations to the White House he commissioned from Louis Comfort Tiffany.  This exhibition will explore his legacy of style and taste as the "Elegant President."

EVENTS

Closing Reception and Celebration
Thursday, September 28, 5 – 7 PM
Nott Memorial

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Chester Arthur
Chester Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur
Chester Alan Arthur
Puck Valentine...
Puck Valentine...
Red Room, White House,
Red Room, White House,