Little Rachel’s Room
First child of the adopted son, Andrew Jackson, Jr., and Sarah York Jackson, “Little Rachel” was born at the Hermitage. She was always the special pet of Jackson and was one of those who stood by his bedside when he died. This room was refurnished for her with these rosewood pieces when she married Dr. J. M. Lawrence in 1852. The table belonged to Jackson. The wall paper is original, but the carpet is one of the period. The quilt was made by “Little Rachel” and was presented by Mrs. R. H. Oliphant, of San Mateo, Calif., in memory of her mother. The portrait over the mantel of Rachel Jackson Lawrence in her latter years was presented by her family. She is pictured wearing the miniature of her grandmother Jackson, for whom she was named, and which was given to her by President Jackson with the injunction never to go without it. A portrait of Andrew Jackson by the artist Wood, acquired by the Association in 1910. Washstand set of the period, given by Mrs. David P. Adams.
The bronze lamp on mantle was among the original Hermitage furnishings.