The ladies of the White House, or, In the home of the presidents: being a complete history of the social and domestic lives of the presidents from Washington to the present time, 1789-1881 Laura C. Holloway

Laura C. Holloway's The Ladies of the White House offers a significant 19th-century record of the social and private lives of American First Ladies. Published in 1881, this first edition compiles biographical sketches and personal anecdotes from Martha Washington to Lucretia Garfield, including such content as the only surviving letter from George Washington to Martha, the story of Dolley Madison saving Washington's portrait during the War of 1812, and the struggles and griefs of Mary Todd Lincoln. Beyond its historical narratives, the volume functions as a cultural artifact reinforcing patriotic ideals and gender roles in postbellum America. Octavo (8vo), single volume. Very Good condition; beveled leather binding is secure with moderate rubbing to extremities, intact text block, moderate age-toning to pages with some scattered foxing, all plates complete and well preserved. Collation: [4], xxxii, 11-607, [1]. Illustrations: 27 total including frontispiece. Edition: First edition, 1881. #31162. PHOTOS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.