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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Fabric Samples from President Kennedy's Bedroom
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Fabric Samples from President Kennedy's Bedroom

Artifact IDMO 2018.4.19
Object Type Swatch
Date 1961
Designer (Interior Designer, American 1920-2012)
Designer (American, 1910 - 1994)
Medium cardstock, cotton, newspaper
DimensionsOverall H 14 in x W 11 1/2 in (35.6 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionAdherred in the center of the cardstock is a sample of the blue and white toile curtains and bed canopy fabric for President Kennedy's bedroom. The print is toile de Jouy with angels and birds.
Below the fabric swatch is a newspaper article referencing Sister Parish.
This page was taken from an Album of various fabric samples from the White House.


Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum as part of the papers of Parish-Hadley Associates Inc.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Parish-Hadley Associates, Inc.
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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