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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Dressing Down The Gully
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Dressing Down The Gully

Artifact IDMO 63.4857
Object Type Painting
Date 1962
Gifter
Artist (Nova Scotian, 1927-1981)
Medium Oil on canvas
Dimensionsframed H 40 1/4 in x W 60 3/4 in (102.2 cm x 154.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionOil painting of the schooner "Fairmorse" off the coast of Nova Scotia. In perspective of being on the deck looking aft, the artist depicts seven fishermen working surrounded by barrels, fish, and nets.
Historical NoteThis painting was presented at the White House by the artist, on July 6, 1962. It hung outside President Kennedy's Oval Office in Kenneth O'Donnell's office.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be 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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