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Photograph courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
Photograph courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum
"7 Steps to the White House" Quilt
Photograph courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum

"7 Steps to the White House" Quilt

Artifact IDMO 63.4872
Object Type Quilt
Date 20th century
Medium Cotton, thread
DimensionsOverall H 72 in x W 90 in (182.9 cm x 228.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionPatchwork cotton quilt with step pattern made with calico and solid colored fabric. Log cabin patchwork quilt with half of block in white and off-white and half in printed and solid brightly colored fabrics. Blocks arranged in straight furrows arrangement, making a step pattern. Red, white, and blue border, bound with top fabric from front to back. Diagonal hand-quilting along the line of the furrows.
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; Gift of Mr. And Mrs. George Hesson
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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