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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 3⁄4 x 4 3⁄8 x 2 in. (14.7 x 11.0 x 5.0 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 3⁄4 x 4 3⁄8 x 2 in. (14.7 x 11.0 x 5.0 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