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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Rendering of a Window Treatment for the White House East Room
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Rendering of a Window Treatment for the White House East Room

Artifact IDMO 99.31.17.1
Object Type Drawing
Date June 20, 1963
Designer (Decorating Firm, Founded 1880)
Medium Watercolor, gauche on construction paper
DimensionsOverall H 18 1/2 in x W 15 1/4 in (47 cm x 38.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionWatercolor rendering of the window treatment of yellow drapery with a fringed valance, for the White House East Room on grey construction paper. This design for the central window was not accepted, but the design for the fabric was, which was an antique gold and ivory silk lampas with repeating butterflies, flowers, wheat, rooster and cupids. 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
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 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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