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Swivel Desk Chair
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Swivel Desk Chair
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Swivel Desk Chair

Artifact IDMO 63.3428
Object Type Chair
Date ca. 1960
Medium leather, wood, textile
DimensionsOverall H 48 in x W 24 in x D 25 in (121.9 cm x 61 cm x 63.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack leather desk chair with high back, black fabric seat and an ashtray built into the right armrest.
Historical NoteThis chair was sat in by President Kennedy during EXComm meetings
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was either government property or 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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