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Fine Arts Federation of New York Award
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Fine Arts Federation of New York Award
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Fine Arts Federation of New York Award

Artifact IDMO 95.94
Object Type Award
Date April 19, 1995
Place MadeNew York, New York, United States of America
Medium Bronze
DimensionsOverall: 4 1/4 x 3 1/4 in. (10.8 x 8.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionRectangular bronze medal with seal of a woman holding a pallet and paint brush on recto. The seal originated in 1904 when the prominent medalist, sculptor Victor David Brenner, modeled the graceful design symbolizing the arts of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Inscribed on verso on a brass plaque: "Posthumously presented to Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in recognition of a lifetime of devotion to improving the built environment and promoting the fine arts".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy who received it from the Fine Arts Federation of New York.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Caroline B. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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