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Birth of Caroline
John F. Kennedy Presidential LIbrary and Museum, Boston, MA
Birth of Caroline
John F. Kennedy Presidential LIbrary and Museum, Boston, MA

Birth of Caroline

Artifact IDMO 2021.4.144.8
Object Type Painting
Date 1962
Artist (Illustrator, French, b. 1927)
Medium oil and gauche on wood
Dimensionsframed H 9 1/2 in x W 12 in (24.1 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionMiniature painting depicting Jacqueline Kennedy lying in bed holding infant Caroline. John F. Kennedy stands at foot of bed holding a rose.
Historical NoteThis painting is part of a series of twenty paintings representing scenes from the life of President and Mrs. Kennendy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in 2021.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Family
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteCopyright Jacqueline DuhemeUse Restriction NotePermission granted for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website.
In Collection(s)
Not on view