Four Oversized, Color Scenes of Washington DC That Hung in Aide Kenneth O’Donnell’s Office in the John F. Kennedy White House
An opportunity to own pieces of art that hung in the Kennedy West Wing.
Kenneth "Kenny" O'Donnell was a close confidant of the Kennedy family throughout his life. He had grown up with Robert Kennedy and was a groomsman in RFK's wedding. He was tapped by John to be the incoming President's first appointed aide, receiving that appointment the morning JFK arrived for the first time...
Kenneth "Kenny" O'Donnell was a close confidant of the Kennedy family throughout his life. He had grown up with Robert Kennedy and was a groomsman in RFK's wedding. He was tapped by John to be the incoming President's first appointed aide, receiving that appointment the morning JFK arrived for the first time in the Oval Office. Throughout Kennedy's time, O'Donnell was with him as Special Assistant to the President, sitting just down the hall throughout the Camelot years, and was not only an employee but a close friend. Pierre Salinger once commented that he knew of no one who held the President's ear as did O'Donnell. Sadly, he was present at both JFK's and RFK's assassinations. He was in the motorcade in Dallas when JFK was killed and blamed himself for the President's death. In short, O'Donnell's life paralleled those of the Kennedy brothers. He also remained in the Johnson Administration for a brief period. O'Donnell was famously portrayed by Kevin Costner in the movie "13 Days".
Four oversized John Haymson scenes of Washington DC that hung in the Kennedy White House in O'Donnell's office.
They include:
– The Lincoln Memorial – 36 inches by 17 inches
– The White House – 36 inches by 17 inches
– The US Supreme Court – 21 inches by 24 inches
– The US Capitol – 21 inches by 24 inches
Each has written on the back "Personal Property of Kenneth O'Donnell" and are in the original White-House era frames.
These items were acquired directly from the heirs of O'Donnell and have never been offered for sale before.
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Each frame is custom constructed, using only proper museum archival materials. This includes:The finest frames, tailored to match the document you have chosen. These can period style, antiqued, gilded, wood, etc. Fabric mats, including silk and satin, as well as museum mat board with hand painted bevels. Attachment of the document to the matting to ensure its protection. This "hinging" is done according to archival standards. Protective "glass," or Tru Vue Optium Acrylic glazing, which is shatter resistant, 99% UV protective, and anti-reflective. You benefit from our decades of experience in designing and creating beautiful, compelling, and protective framed historical documents.
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