White House China of the Lincoln Administration in the Museum of History and Technology

"White House China of the Lincoln Administration in the Museum of History and Technology" by Margaret Brown Klapthor is a historical exploration of the china used during Abraham Lincoln's presidency and the impact of First Lady Mary Todd Lincoln's choices. The book details Mrs. Lincoln's quest to obtain new china when the White House supply proved inadequate, and the focus she placed on finding a dinner service suitable for official entertaining. It follows her shopping trips and decisions related to what would become known as the "Solferino" set, while addressing the controversy that arose due to its expense. Using records and stories from the time, the publication connects the selection of china to the bigger picture of American political ways and culture.