Figurine of Couple and Child
Artifact IDMO 63.5259.1
Object Type
Figurine
Date
before 1962
Gifter
unknown
Place MadeIndia, Asia
Medium
Ivory; wood (mahogany)
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/2 in x W 6 in x D 3 1/4 in (19.1 cm x 15.2 cm x 8.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionThree separately carved ivory figures attached to a wood base; a man carrying a scythe over his shoulder, a woman carrying a basket on her head full of wares, and a child whose hand held something now missing. On a wooden base.
Historical NotePresented to Jacqueline Kennedy during her visit to India, March 1962.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to Mrs. Kennedy received during her trip to India in 1962 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.In Collection(s)
Not on view