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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; copyright re…
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; copyright restrictions.
The White House Long Ago
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; copyright restrictions.

The White House Long Ago

Artifact IDMO 63.2145
Object Type Painting
Date c. 1962
Artist (35th First Lady of the United States, 1961-1963, American 1929-1994)
Place MadeNewport, Rhode Island, United States, North America
Medium Watercolor
Dimensionsframed H 6 3/4 in x W 8 9/16 in (17.1 cm x 21.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionWatercolor painting of the White House seen from a distance with horses on a path and figures on the lawn in the foreground.
Historical NoteThis scene of the White House was painted by Jacqueline Kennedy and given as a gift to her husband. President Kennedy kept this painting in his Oval office of the White House.
Additional Details
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright held by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy. Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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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