Artifacts Collection

President George W. Bush and Mrs. Laura Bush escort Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, from the grand staircase on May 7, 2007. (1/3)

Oscar de la Renta Dress - First Lady Laura Bush wore this custom design for the White House State Dinner on May 7, 2007 in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. Courtesy of Mrs. Laura Bush. (2/3)

Oscar de la Renta Dress - First Lady Laura Bush wore this custom design for the White House State Dinner on May 7, 2007 in honor of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain. Courtesy of Mrs. Laura Bush. (3/3)

White House and Texas Capitol Cowboy Boots - Handcrafted leather cowboy boots given to President George W. Bush by Houston, Texas boot maker Rocky Carroll. (1/3)

White House and Texas Capitol Cowboy Boots - Handcrafted leather cowboy boots given to President George W. Bush by Houston, Texas boot maker Rocky Carroll. (2/3)

White House and Texas Capitol Cowboy Boots - Handcrafted leather cowboy boots given to President George W. Bush by Houston, Texas boot maker Rocky Carroll. (3/3)

"Moving Out" - Limited edition (#16 of 40) bronze sculpture of a longhorn bull by Tim Shinabarger, presented to President George W. Bush in October 2002. The sculpture was displayed in the President’s private dining room off the Oval Office.

Painted Gourd – Mexico - This intricately painted gourd was given to First Lady Laura Bush when she visited President Felipe Calderón and his wife Margarita Zavala, March 2008.

Standing with retired New York City firefighter Bob Beckwith, President George W. Bush rallies firefighters and rescue workers during an impromptu speech at the site of the collapsed World Trade Center in New York City on September 14, 2001. (1/3)

Bullhorn - The bullhorn President George W. Bush used to speak to the first responders working at Ground Zero when he visited New York City on September 14, 2001. (2/3)

Bullhorn - The bullhorn President George W. Bush used to speak to the first responders working at Ground Zero when he visited New York City on September 14, 2001. (3/3)

Flight 93 National Memorial Ornament - The White House Christmas Tree theme in 2007 was “Holiday in the National Parks.” This ornament was submitted by Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. (1/4)

Flight 93 National Memorial Ornament - The White House Christmas Tree theme in 2007 was “Holiday in the National Parks.” This ornament was submitted by Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. (2/4)

Flight 93 National Memorial Ornament - The White House Christmas Tree theme in 2007 was “Holiday in the National Parks.” This ornament was submitted by Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. (3/4)

Flight 93 National Memorial Ornament - The White House Christmas Tree theme in 2007 was “Holiday in the National Parks.” This ornament was submitted by Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania. (4/4)

Decorative Bowl - Qatar - Turquoise frosted glass bowl on a gold and silver stand surrounded by five oryxes. Given to President George W. Bush by Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani in October 2001.

Woven Purse - Thailand - This purse woven from Yan-Lipao fern-vines trimmed with gold and diamonds was given to First Lady Laura Bush in October 2002. (1/2)

Woven Purse - Thailand - This purse woven from Yan-Lipao fern-vines trimmed with gold and diamonds was given to First Lady Laura Bush in October 2002. (2/2)

Saddle – Kazakhstan - Traditional Kazakhstani leather saddle with wool padding and ornate trim given to President George W. Bush in December 2001 by President Nursultan Nazarbayev. (2/2)

Saddle – Kazakhstan - Traditional Kazakhstani leather saddle with wool padding and ornate trim given to President George W. Bush in December 2001 by President Nursultan Nazarbayev. (1/2)

Saddle-Spain - President José María Aznar gave this Spanish leather and sheepskin saddle to President George W. Bush during a meeting with European Leaders at the White House, May 2, 2002. (1/2)

Saddle-Spain - President José María Aznar gave this Spanish leather and sheepskin saddle to President George W. Bush during a meeting with European Leaders at the White House, May 2, 2002. (2/2)

Stirrups – Morocco - These gold-plated silver stirrups with inlaid rubies and emeralds were given to President George W. Bush by King Mohammed VI during a meeting at the White House, July 8, 2004. (1/2)

Stirrups – Morocco - These gold-plated silver stirrups with inlaid rubies and emeralds were given to President George W. Bush by King Mohammed VI during a meeting at the White House, July 8, 2004. (2/2)

Jerusalem Sculpture - Israel - Engraved sterling silver and gold representation of Jerusalem given to President George W. Bush in December 2001 by Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.

Bust of African Woman - The bust of this South African woman of the Xhosa culture and her baby was given to President George W. Bush by Nelson Mandela during a White House visit, May 17, 2005. Mandela is also of the Xhosa culture.

A sample of the leather work gloves from Prairie Chapel Ranch given to people who helped the president clear invasive cedar from the land.

Ostrich Easter Egg - Ostrich Easter pysanka, hand-decorated in geometric design, with clear Lucite stand. This pysanka was presented by Patricia Polacco to President and Mrs. Bush when Ms. Polacco read Rechenka's Egg. (1/3)

Ostrich Easter Egg - Ostrich Easter pysanka, hand-decorated in geometric design, with clear Lucite stand. This pysanka was presented by Patricia Polacco to President and Mrs. Bush when Ms. Polacco read Rechenka's Egg. (2/3)

Ostrich Easter Egg - Ostrich Easter pysanka, hand-decorated in geometric design, with clear Lucite stand. This pysanka was presented by Patricia Polacco to President and Mrs. Bush when Ms. Polacco read Rechenka's Egg. (3/3)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Ornament - The White House Christmas Tree theme in 2007 was “Holiday in the National Parks.” This ornament was submitted by Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama. (1/2)

Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site Ornament - The White House Christmas Tree theme in 2007 was “Holiday in the National Parks.” This ornament was submitted by Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site in Alabama. (2/2)

101st Airborne Division, Screaming Eagle emblem, and "Merry Christmas" painted on front. Reverse inscribed by gifter, "To Mrs. Bush…for your visit to Ft. Campbell 21 Nov. 2001 God Bless!"

Alaskan Birch Bark Basket - Alaskan birch bark basket in the shape of a flower in pink, green, and brown. Hand made by the gifter and presented to President Bush when he visited Alaska. (1/2)

Alaskan Birch Bark Basket - Alaskan birch bark basket in the shape of a flower in pink, green, and brown. Hand made by the gifter and presented to President Bush when he visited Alaska. (2/2)

Drawing of Sudan - Drawing of Sudan with messages from gifters, Lost Boys of Sudan, Nashville, Tennessee. Presented to President Bush in the Roosevelt Room after his signing of the Sudan Peace Act (HR 5531) in October 2002.

Minature Red Bus - Miniature replica of a 1936 red bus used in Glacier National Park. Given to Mrs. Bush on her trip to the site.

Hand Carved Egg - Green, white, and blue hand carved egg affixed with rhinestones, miniature eggs, and flowers; with an Easter bunny inside, all atop a 2" gold-tone and white Corian stand. (1/2)

Hand Carved Egg - Green, white, and blue hand carved egg affixed with rhinestones, miniature eggs, and flowers; with an Easter bunny inside, all atop a 2" gold-tone and white Corian stand. (2/2)

Citrine necklace with freshwater pearl accents and gold tone clasp. This necklace serves as an example of the effect of the irradiation process that was implemented for Capitol Hill mail and parcels in response to the 2001 anthrax attacks. (1/2)

Citrine necklace with freshwater pearl accents and gold tone clasp. This necklace serves as an example of the effect of the irradiation process that was implemented for Capitol Hill mail and parcels in response to the 2001 anthrax attacks. (2/2)

Black metal bracelet engraved with "Don't Mess with Texas - SSG Jason L. Brown - ODA 5324 5th SFG (A) - KIA As Sadiyah Iraq - 17APR08."

"Noble Lady at Leisure," figure of a woman dressed in traditional Chinese robe glazed in bright blue and orange, holding water pipe. Gifted by Tung Chee Hwa, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Admin. Region of the People's Republic of China. (1/3)

"Noble Lady at Leisure," figure of a woman dressed in traditional Chinese robe glazed in bright blue and orange, holding water pipe. Gifted by Tung Chee Hwa, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Admin. Region of the People's Republic of China. (2/3)

"Noble Lady at Leisure," figure of a woman dressed in traditional Chinese robe glazed in bright blue and orange, holding water pipe. Gifted by Tung Chee Hwa, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Admin. Region of the People's Republic of China. (3/3)

Speckled-brown vase decorated in blue with continuous five clawed dragon and scattered flaming pearl devices. Form features a straight wide neck with a collared rim, made by Park, Kung Sun. Gifted by Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea. (1/3)

Speckled-brown vase decorated in blue with continuous five clawed dragon and scattered flaming pearl devices. Form features a straight wide neck with a collared rim, made by Park, Kung Sun. Gifted by Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea. (2/3)

Speckled-brown vase decorated in blue with continuous five clawed dragon and scattered flaming pearl devices. Form features a straight wide neck with a collared rim, made by Park, Kung Sun. Gifted by Roh Moo-hyun, President of the Republic of Korea. (3/3)

Silver container with removable lid that represents an indigenous artifact. Presented to President Bush during a working visit to Washington, D.C. in 2007. Gifted by Alvaro Uribe, President of the Republic of Columbia. (1/3)

Silver container with removable lid that represents an indigenous artifact. Presented to President Bush during a working visit to Washington, D.C. in 2007. Gifted by Alvaro Uribe, President of the Republic of Columbia. (2/3)

Silver container with removable lid that represents an indigenous artifact. Presented to President Bush during a working visit to Washington, D.C. in 2007. Gifted by Alvaro Uribe, President of the Republic of Columbia. (3/3)

Brown glazed tea set, including a teapot with lid and four cups, all with green bamboo handles and designs. Presented by Donald Tsang Yam-Kuen, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China.

Miniature white leather boots with cutout name, "San Cayentano de Tumacacori," leatherwork depiction of the mission, and a gold leather cord for hanging. Signed inside by master craftsman Paul Bond, AZ, of the Paul Bond Boot Company.

White folded paper blocks forming the World Trade Center twin towers by artist Mei-Kuei Chan Cruise. Originally displayed on the Blue Room Christmas tree in 2001.