National Museum of American History
1988 Trees of Christmas
December 16, 1988 – January 8, 1989
On view is the museum's annual display of holiday trees. Featured are 11 live spruce and fir trees, ranging from 8 to 12 feet in height, and decorated with handcrafted ornaments reflecting America's ethnic heritages, nature, and traditional crafts.
The theme trees this year are:
- From Sea to Shining Sea
- Battenberg Lace
- Tole and Decorative Painting
- Airing the Quilts
- Origami Around the World
- Legend of the Spider
- Carousel Figures
- Beaded Splendor
- 1984 White House Christmas Tree
- State Birds and Flowers
- Baskets and Bows
Organized jointly by the American History Office of Exhibits and the Smithsonian Office of Horticulture.
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