Donkey Walking Stick
Artifact IDMO 63.71
Object Type
Cane
Date
1961
Gifter
B. F. Bowman
Maker
B. F. Bowman
Medium
Wood, paint, rubber
DimensionsOverall H 36 in (91.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionA wood walking stick with the top end hand-carved and painted to look like the head of a donkey, the symbol of the Democratic party.
Historical NoteB. F. Bowman made two of these walking sticks as gifts. The one pictured here was sent to President Kennedy; the other to Vice President Lyndon Johnson.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteArtifact was received through the White House Gift Unit in 1961, custody was transferred to the government through the Deed of Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy on 2/15/1965.
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 1677327)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
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