If you’re like me, you didn’t know there was such a thing, but  the 2007 Easter Egg Collection continues the tradition that began in 1994 where each state sends a decorated egg to the White House for display. Artists from across the United States created the decorated eggs, which represent each state and the District of Columbia. Each year the artists vote amongst themselves to select the artist to create the following year’s commemorative egg which is presented to the President and First Lady. The collection is coordinated by the American Egg Board. White House photos by Lynden Steele.

My favorites? Ohio, Texas and Florida.

View all 51 eggs and make up your own mind. I’m not clear on what becomes of the eggs once the display is taken down… a giant omelet? Oh, and there’s an egg scandal in Wyoming…