Mornings in Bed

The Eisenhower’s cook, Delores Moaney, regularly served Mamie breakfast in bed on this tray.  As First Lady, Mamie liked to spend the entirety of her mornings in bed.  She believed that once a woman reached the age of 50 she was entitled to stay in bed until noon.  Her bed served as her command post from which she met with staff members, wrote correspondence, planned her social agenda, and visited with friends.

Bed Tray
c 1950s
Lucite breakfast tray has "U" shaped legs that are collapsible when not in use.
Plastic. L 56.6, W 35.5, H 20.3 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4167.

Salt and Pepper Set
c 1950s
A pair of porcelain rose bud shaped salt and pepper shakers,
Porcelain. H 6.3, W 5.1 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4168

Saccharin Container with Bell
c 1950s
Ornately decorated saccharin container is mounted on three legs and has a gold colored knob for a handle. Also included on top piece is a small (working) bell.
Brass. H 6.4, D 5.1 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4169.

Vase with Ceramic Flowers
c 1950s
By Crown Royal, England
Porcelain. H 7.7, D 8.9 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4170.

Spoon
c 1950s
Made in England
Silver. L 12.1, W 2.7 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4171.

Place Setting
c 1950s
By Hammersley and Company, England
Clover design and a gold rim

Plate
China. Dia 20.6 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4298.

Dish
China. H 3.2, DIAM 14.3 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4303.

Cup
China. D 8.8, H 5.7 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4304.

Saucer
China. D 13.9, H 2.4 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4305.

Teapot
China. H 18.4, D 10.5 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4306.

Sugar Bowl
China. H 4.7, D 7.3 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4308.

Cream Pitcher
China. H 7.9, D 5.1 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4309.

Place Mat and Napkin
c 1955
Linen. H 34.5, L 48 cm (mat); H 29.5, L 29.5 cm (napkin)
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 4489

Ashtray
c 1950s
By Sceneramic
Porcelain. H 2.3, D 7.9 cm
Eisenhower National Historic Site, EISE 3971