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Rose Garden Ceremony.


In 1913, Ellen Wilson, wife of Woodrow Wilson, planted a rose garden near the entrance to the White House. It was described as rigid, formal, and green, with sharp corners and long vistas, in the manner of 17th century Italian gardens. She filled it with choice specimen roses.

Except for rearrangements resulting from the enlargement of the Executive Office in 1936 and from the renovation of the mansion in 1952, no significant changes were made in the Rose Garden until 1962. Because it adjoined the Oval Office, President Kennedy envisioned the space as an outdoor room, a place where official ceremonies could be held.

The east portion of the garden ends in a terrace of Pennsylvania bluestone, the west end at the steps to the President's Oval Office. Although the Rose Garden is used frequently to greet distinguished visitors and for special ceremonies and public statements, the contemplative setting is often a very personal and private place for the President.

The elegant White House Lawn Furniture, originally patented by the Carron Company of Scotland in 1846 and then later patented and copied in the United States in 1848, is crafted from the same master patterns as the benches in the White House Rose Garden. The back is constructed of hoops, the seat pierced, and supported with cabriole legs.

Faithfully reproduced by the Moultrie Manufacturing Company in Moultrie, Georgia, the classic pieces are cast in aluminum, identical in appearance and authentic in detail and finish, but weigh two thirds less than heavy cast iron. And they endure the bumps and dings of life better, too, for aluminum is less brittle than iron. Even the finishes are more durable, although the patina still glows with old elegance.

This fine "Gothic" collection adds a touch of historic flavor, as well as grace and charm, when you give this lovely set a place of honor in your own home or garden.

Rose Garden Collection
Baronet Settee.

58"l x 35"d x 18"d

Price: $1,645.

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Baronet Armchair.

33˝"h x 23˝"w x 14˝"d

Price: $995.

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Baronet Bench.

16"h x 44¼"w x 15"d

Price: $1,195.

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Availability: Items from the Rose Garden Collection are individually hand-crafted to order at the historic Moultrie workshop. Please allow up to 4 weeks for completion and delivery.

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