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Portrait of Miss Grimes
Portrait of Miss Grimes

Portrait of Miss Grimes

Artifact IDMO 2001.16.2
Object Type Painting
Date ca. 1963
Artist (Daughter of President John F. Kennedy)
Medium paper, tempera
DimensionsOverall H 17 in x W 21 in (43.2 cm x 53.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionPainted portrait of White House teacher Miss Alice Grimes by Caroline Kennedy.
Historical NoteSeeking to protect her children from the glare of the media, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy created a school inside the White House to provide Caroline and John Jr. with a group learning environment free from the gaze of outsiders. Classmates were the children of friends. The school was funded by the parents, who paid for supplies, equipment and the teachers' salaries.

In addition to the basics, the school's curriculum included French, music, ballet and painting. Examples of artwork done by the students survive in both the museum and archival collections. Caroline Kennedy created this portrait of her White House teacher Alice Grimes, who later donated it to the Library.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Alice Grimes Gaither, White House School teacher. It was given to her by the artist, Caroline Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Alice Grimes Gaither
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteRestrictions for use on Deed of Gift Copyright and other proprietary rights are held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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