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The White House Library
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, copyright restrictions
The White House Library
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, copyright restrictions

The White House Library

Artifact IDMO 63.2146
Object Type Painting
Date c. 1962
Maker (American, 1914-2000)
Medium Watercolor
DimensionsOverall: 24 1/2 x 33 in. (62.2 x 83.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionWatercolor rendering of the newly refurbished White House Library.
Historical NoteJacqueline Kennedy commissioned artist Edward Lehman (American, 1914-2000) to create a series of watercolors of the restored White House interiors. She had admired his sleek pen-and-ink studies in an article on the progress of the White House project in the Philadelphia Inquirer.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy. Item was previously owned by First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy.
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 SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright held by the Estate of Edward LehmanUse Restriction Notepermission granted for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website only.
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