When Jacqueline Kennedy was asked to help refurbish the White House she threw herself into the task - even designing the new curtains herself.
The former First Lady deployed her incredible eye for detail when she helped decorate the State Rooms, newly released papers from the 1960s reveal.
Rather than rely on an interior designer she personally chose the fabrics and spent hours flicking through samples before selecting the right one.
Among the documents are her hand-drawn ideas for how the Oval Office curtains, which are golden coloured and have a faintly Middle Eastern feel to them.
There are samples of browns, greens and beige colours that Mrs Kennedy sifted through before deciding which one to use.
The Personal Papers of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis were donated, along with other historical materials, to the Kennedy Library by Caroline Kennedy and John F Kennedy, Jr.
Library Director Tom Putnam said: 'Students, scholars, and the general public continue to be fascinated by Jacqueline Kennedy and the pivotal role she played in our nation’s history.
'These new documents demonstrate her work as First Lady, her legendary attention to detail, and the incredible range of her understanding of art, history, and public diplomacy.'
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