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Tassel Detail for Curtains in the White House Blue Room
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Tassel Detail for Curtains in the White House Blue Room
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Tassel Detail for Curtains in the White House Blue Room

Artifact IDMO 99.31.4
Object Type Watercolor
Date 1961
Designer (Decorating Firm, Founded 1880)
Medium Watercolor on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 1/4 in x W 12 1/2 in (38.7 cm x 31.8 cm )

Physical DescriptionRendering of tassel details, in purple, white and blue, to be used as trim on continuous valance and curtains in the White House Blue Room. Created as part of the White House redecoration project for the review and approval of Mrs. John F. Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was material that was associated with the White House, Executive Office of President or the Kennedy Administration. It was government property or officially 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
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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