The display cases in the lobby of the George W. Bush Presidential Library house gifts that the president and first lady received from around the world during their years in the White House.
Each display area showcases gifts from a particular region. Here's a closer look.
With the sunshine in the lobby area, other visitors milling around, and the glass fronts on the displays, it was difficult to get snaps that show the beauty and uniqueness of these gifts. Here's a zoom in on the Africa display.
Joining in today with Helena's meme - Snap - a
visually linked set of between 2 and 4 images. The set can be based on
colour or shape or subject.
a fascinating display - made me wonder who has the job of choosing such gifts in some of these countries - I think it would be a fun task
ReplyDeleteWhat an intriguing set of photos, Melissa. - and so informative too. Just as well they were all kept!
ReplyDeleteWhat interesting gifts, I like the way they are displayed with the map.
ReplyDeleteSuch interesting displays! I love the new photo of you on the blog, too. I meant to say something about it on an earlier post, and forgot!
ReplyDeleteFascinating! It's nice that they are all on display where everyone can see and appreciate them
ReplyDeleteA very interesting Snap collection. Some truly unique & beautiful gifts. I would be curious about the tale with each item of why it was choosen to represent the country giving the gift.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun set of photos - interesting to see what people chose to give.
ReplyDeleteinteresting collection of gifts...I like the blue bowl being held by the horned beasts...
ReplyDeleteGreat collection. I love the color story.
ReplyDeleteRinda
Great photos - I bet that is just an amazing place.
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