Bible upon which U. S. President James Buchanan took the oath of office

Copied Bible upon which U. S. President James Buchanan took the oath of office, 1853, Reddish brown velvet, gilt edges, brass details and clasp, closed: 5 344 382 in. (14.711.05.0 cm), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Bequest of Harriet Lane Johnston, 1906.9.26.1
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Artwork Details

Title
Bible upon which U. S. President James Buchanan took the oath of office
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Date
1853
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
closed: 5 344 382 in. (14.711.05.0 cm)
Credit Line
Bequest of Harriet Lane Johnston
Mediums Description
Reddish brown velvet, gilt edges, brass details and clasp
Classifications
Keywords
  • Occupation — political — president
  • Object — written matter — Bible
Object Number
1906.9.26.1