Doll Carolers
Artifact IDMO 63.3506
Object Type
Doll
Date
ca. 1960
Date Presented4/30/63
Maker
unknown
Place MadeLuxembourg, Europe
Medium
Wood, wool, horsehair, paper
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 8 in x D 8 in (33 cm x 20.3 cm x 20.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBoy and girl dolls with plaster bodies mounted on a wood base. Male doll wears a variegated wool sweater, brown corduroy short trousers, cap and a green wool scarf. Female doll wears an orange wool sweater, multi-colored wool tweed skirt, and black wool shawl. Couple are meant to be Christmas carolers in the act of singing. Each holds a candle and a bag.
Historical NoteThese figures were presented to Caroline Kennedy by Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg during the Dutchess' visit to the White House on April 30, 1963. They are depicted participating in a typcial Candlemas (St. Blasius Day Eve) activity, in which children in Luxembourg go from house to house seeking candy while singing ancient carols. Church-supplied candlewicks wrapped around sticks light their way.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from the Grand Duchess Charlotte of Luxembourg. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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 Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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