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A few days ago, I posted an article about what I'll admit I thought was an interesting topic: White House china. How pleased I was that so many slashfoodies turned out to agree with me. Thanks to all of the slashfoodies who read, forwarded and commented on the article. Below, please find some follow-up points in response to your conversations about this topic.
Cost. Anyone who's planned a registry for themselves knows how complex a china service can get, and anyone who's contributed to filling a registry for someone else knows that china service is costly. The new Bush china is no exception. The tally for the two new Bush services is reported to be approximately $493,000. Before you faint -- perhaps justly -- remember that the china was paid for from historical trust funds which are privately raised and maintained for the purpose of acquiring objects for the White House. Also remember that Presidential china is a tradition -- leaders during earlier tough times also had patterns, including Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Those things said, use the comments section to let us know your thoughts on both the tradition and the cost of Presidential china.
