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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Bookends with Carved Face
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Bookends with Carved Face

Artifact IDMO 63.488a-b
Object Type Bookend
Date 1950-1965
Gifter
Place MadeKenya, Africa
Medium Wood
DimensionsOverall H 10 1/2 in x W 4 1/2 in x D 4 1/2 in (26.7 cm x 11.4 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPair of ebony wood bookends, each is hand-carved with the head of a man with full smile exposing teeth.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President between 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until it was 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; 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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