{"product_id":"president-jimmy-carter-owned-r-b-hayes-christmas-ornament-ex-carter-estate","title":"President Jimmy Carter Owned R.B. Hayes Christmas Ornament Ex. Carter Estate","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"237\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"43\" data-end=\"53\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"53\" data-end=\"56\"\u003e\nPersonally Owned White House Historical Christmas Ornament of \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimmy Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – “A Winter Sleigh Ride with President \u0026amp; Mrs. Hayes” (2004) – Estate Provenance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"631\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"239\" data-end=\"255\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"255\" data-end=\"258\"\u003e\nOfficial White House Historical Association Christmas ornament (2004 edition), personally owned by Jimmy Carter, titled “A Winter Sleigh Ride with President \u0026amp; Mrs. Hayes, 1880.” The ornament features an ornate gold-tone frame with intricate scrollwork and snowflake accents, surrounding a central oval vignette depicting a winter sleigh scene in front of the White House.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"633\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eThe reverse displays a deep blue background with white snowflake motifs and the printed inscription: “A WINTER SLEIGH RIDE WITH PRESIDENT \u0026amp; MRS. HAYES 1880.” The ornament retains its original blue ribbon for hanging and exhibits excellent preservation, with vibrant coloration and minimal signs of wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003eAccompanied by a certificate of provenance reading:\u003cbr data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"994\"\u003e\n“Jimmy Carter’s ‘A Winter Sleigh Ride with President and Mrs. Hayes’ Christmas Ornament.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1110\"\u003eHistorical Context:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1113\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJimmy Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRosalynn Carter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e were known for their appreciation of American traditions, including the significance of White House holiday customs. The White House Historical Association began issuing annual Christmas ornaments in 1981, each commemorating a different presidency or historical moment connected to the Executive Mansion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1501\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003eThe 2004 ornament honors \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eRutherford B. Hayes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and First Lady \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLucy Webb Hayes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, depicting a festive sleigh ride during the Hayes administration. As part of a widely collected series, these ornaments blend historical storytelling with decorative artistry, making them highly desirable among collectors of presidential memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1871\" data-end=\"2041\"\u003eThat this example was personally owned by President Carter adds a unique layer of provenance, connecting multiple presidential eras through a single collectible object.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2378\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2043\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eAuthentication \u0026amp; Encapsulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2078\" data-end=\"2081\"\u003e\nAccompanied by a certificate of provenance titled “The Estate of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter,” issued through Brunk Auctions, North Carolina, 2026, including a handwritten description identifying the item as “Jimmy Carter’s ‘A Winter Sleigh Ride with President and Mrs. Hayes’ Christmas Ornament.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2380\" data-end=\"2673\"\u003eAuthenticated and signed by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJohn Reznikoff\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, a leading authority in autograph and historical artifact authentication, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eLuke Pascal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, President of Historical Autographs Gallery and autograph \u0026amp; relic expert affiliated with University Archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oqo8gg\" data-start=\"2674\" data-end=\"2897\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2676\" data-end=\"2718\"\u003eAdditional Documentation \u0026amp; Provenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"2719\" data-end=\"2895\"\u003eAt buyer’s request, Historical Autographs Gallery will include an additional “Historical Autographs Gallery Certificate” signed by our company founder Luke Pascal at no cost.\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"3340\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2899\" data-end=\"2918\"\u003eClosing Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2918\" data-end=\"2921\"\u003e\nThis beautifully crafted White House Historical Association ornament represents a unique convergence of presidential history, holiday tradition, and personal provenance. Owned by Jimmy Carter and commemorating the Hayes administration, it offers collectors a distinctive and meaningful artifact bridging generations of American leadership—an exceptional addition to any presidential or holiday memorabilia collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3774\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3342\" data-end=\"3362\"\u003eShipping Notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"3362\" data-end=\"3365\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"3365\" data-end=\"3774\" data-is-last-node=\"\"\u003eFor insurance purposes, items sold over $600 may require signature confirmation upon delivery. Higher-value items, likely over $1,500, are shipped via FedEx 2-Day with Direct Signature Confirmation. FedEx provides the most flexibility when requiring a signature, allowing you to make special delivery requests directly through their \u003c\/em\u003etracking system. 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