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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Rendering of Daybed for White House Lincoln Sitting Room
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Rendering of Daybed for White House Lincoln Sitting Room

Artifact IDMO 99.31.13.1
Object Type Drawing
Date November 7, 1962
Designer (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 Details
Custodial 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
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