Esther Singleton Collection

Long corridor, The White House, Washington, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

President Roosevelt and Mr and Mrs Longworth, 1906, (1908). President Theodore Roosevelt (right), with his daughter Alice and his son-in-law Nicholas Longworth on the occasion of their marriage

Private dining-room at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

Mrs McKinleys bedroom at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. The bedroom of Ida Saxton McKinley, wife of President McKinley

Ida Saxton McKinley, wife of American president William McKinley, c1900, (1908). Ida Saxton McKinley (1847-1907) was First Lady of the United States from 1897 to 1901

The East Room at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

President Harrisons bedroom at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. View showing the state bed and a day bed with a cushion embroidered with the name of President Benjamin Harrison

The State Dining-room at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

The Oval Sitting-room at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison, wife of President Benjamin Harrison, late 19th century, (1908)
Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison, wife of American president Benjamin Harrison, late 19th century, (1908). Caroline Harrison (1832-1892) was First Lady of the United States from 1889 until her death

The White House kitchen, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

Easter egg rolling, The White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Lucy Webb Hayes, wife of American president Rutherford B Hayes

The Blue Room at the White House, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

Interior of the White House greenhouse, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

Lucretia Garfield, wife of American president James A Garfield, late 19th century, (1908). Lucretia Rudolph Garfield (1832-1918) was First Lady of the United States in 1881

The White House and greenhouses, Washington DC, USA, 1908. Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London, 1908)

Lucy Webb Hayes, wife of American president Rutherford B Hayes, 19th century, (1908). Known as Lemonade Lucy because of her strong support of the Temperance movement

Nellie Grant Sartoris, daughter of Ulyssess Grant, 19th century, (1908). Nellie Ellen Wrenshall Grant (1855-1922), was the daughter of Ulyssess Grant

Julia Kean Fish, wife of American statesman Hamilton Fish, late 19th century, (1908). Illustration from The Story of the White House, by Esther Singleton, Volume II, (Hodder and Stoughton, London)

Julia Grant, wife of American president Ulyssess Grant, late 19th century, (1908). Julia Boggs Dent Grant (1826-1902), was First Lady of the United States from 1869 to 1877

Seth Kinman, American hunter, 19th century, (1908). Kinman was a California hunter who presented an elkhorn chair to President Abraham Lincoln

Mary Todd Lincoln, wife of President Abraham Lincoln, c1860s, (1908). Mary Todd Lincoln (1818-1882) was First Lady of the United States from 1861 to 1865

Elisha Kent Kane, American naval officer, 19th century, (1908). Elisha Kent Kane (1820-1857) was a medical officer in the US Navy

Millard Fillmore, American politician, 19th century, (1908). Fillmore (1800-1874) was thirteenth President of the United States, and served from 1850 until 1853

Abigail Powers Fillmore, wife of American president Millard Fillmore, 19th century, (1908). Abigail Powers (1798-1853) was First Lady of the United States from 1850 to 1853

Zachary Taylor, American military leader and politician, c1846, (1908). Taylor (1784-1850) was twelfth President of the United States

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"Esther Singleton: A Glimpse into the Historic White House, 1908" Step back in time and join Esther Singleton as she explores the grandeur of the iconic White House in Washington, USA. As she walks down the long corridor, adorned with timeless elegance, her excitement grows. In 1906, Esther witnesses a momentous gathering between President Roosevelt and Mr. And Mrs. Longworth. Their presence exudes power and influence within these hallowed walls. Venturing further into this historic residence, Esther finds herself in the private dining-room at the White House. The room resonates with whispers of important decisions made over sumptuous meals shared by influential figures shaping our nation's destiny. Curiosity leads her to Mrs. McKinley's bedroom; a space that once housed Ida Saxton McKinley, wife of American president William McKinley. In this room filled with memories from c1900s to 1908s, Esther can almost feel their presence lingering. The East Room beckons next - a majestic setting where opulent gatherings took place under sparkling chandeliers and intricate ceiling moldings, and is here that history was written amidst laughter and applause. Peeking into President Harrison's bedroom reveals an intimate glimpse into his personal sanctuary – a space where he found solace amidst his presidential duties during those tumultuous times of early 20th century America. As she enters the State Dining-room at the White House, Esther envisions dignitaries from around the world engaging in diplomatic conversations while savoring culinary delights prepared by skilled chefs who worked tirelessly behind closed doors in The White House kitchen nearby. The Oval Sitting-room offers respite for presidents past as they contemplated weighty matters or sought comfort surrounded by cherished mementos collected throughout their lives – like Caroline Lavinia Scott Harrison did during late 19th century America when her husband Benjamin Harrison held office until (1908).