Rendering of Daybed for White House Lincoln Sitting Room
Artifact IDMO 99.31.13.1
Object Type
Drawing
Date
November 7, 1962
Designer
Maison Jansen
(Decorating Firm, Founded 1880)
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States, North America
Medium
Color pencil, graphite on vellum
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 14 in (30.5 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionColored pencil rendering of a daybed with swan arm rests for Lincoln Sitting Room of the White House. The daybed was ca. 1830, made of mahogany, and covered by French paisley-patterned cotton fabric designed by Stephane Boudin (President of Jansen Inc.). Created as part of the White House redecoration project for the review and approval of Mrs. John F. Kennedy.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was material that was associated with the White House, Executive Office of President or the Kennedy Administration. It was government property or officially 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
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 the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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