"Lucy Hayes - White Rose"

Porcelain

Dessert Plate, 8.25", $46.00.

Lucy Hayes entered the White House with confidence gained from her long and happy married life, her knowledge of political circles, her intelligence and culture, and her cheerful spirit. She enjoyed informal parties, and spared no effort to make official entertaining attractive. Though she was a temperance advocate and liquor was banned at the mansion during this administration, she was a very popular hostess. She took criticism of her views in good humor (the famous nickname "Lemonade Lucy" apparently came into use only after she had left the mansion). She became one of the best-loved women to preside over the White House, where the Hayeses celebrated their silver wedding anniversary in 1877, and an admirer hailed her as representing "the new woman era."

Also available: Dinner Plate, Luncheon Plate, Teacup & Saucer, Rim Soup, Trumpet Mug, Teapot, Sugar & Creamer, Pedestal Cake Plate, and Covered Box.