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Portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy in Formal Gown
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy in Formal Gown
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy in Formal Gown

Artifact IDMO 63.880
Object Type Painting
Date 1956-1963
Medium Oil on stretched canvas
DimensionsOverall (Dimensions from Shipment log) H 30 in x W 24 in (76.2 cm x 61 cm )

Physical DescriptionOil portrait of Jacqueline Kennedy wearing a white evening gown and red stole based on the photograph of her taken by Yousuf Karsh in July 1957.
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 in 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
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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