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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
President Kennedy's Cabinet Room Armchair
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

President Kennedy's Cabinet Room Armchair

Artifact IDMO 63.3421.1
Object Type Chair
Date 20th century
Manufacturer (Manufacturer, American, est. 1902)
Medium leather, mahogany, metal
DimensionsOverall H 44 in x W 28 in x D 34 in (111.8 cm x 71.1 cm x 86.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionBlack leather high backed Chippendale style armchair with nailhead trim on arms and seat, wood legs and stretchers. Metal plate on back is engraved: The President January 20, 1961.
Historical NoteThis was President John F. Kennedy's Cabinet Room chair from the White House.
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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