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Captain Mayhew's Fishing Boat at Menemsha
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Captain Mayhew's Fishing Boat at Menemsha

Artifact IDMO 63.18
Object Type Painting, oil
Date 19th- mid 20th century
Artist (American, 1877-?)
Place depictedMassachsuetts, United States of America, North America
Medium Oil on canvas
DimensionsFramed H 25 in x W 29 in (63.5 cm x 73.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionEarly impressionistic style oil painting of a fishing boat at dock in the inlet of Menemsha on Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. A boat house is depicted in the background.
Historical NoteThis painting was a favorite of First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy. She displayed it in the family's residence in the White House.

The town of Menemsha is located on Martha’s Vineyard. Nothing more is known about Captain Mayhew, but his name is familiar to the island.Thomas Mayhew, an English merchant, purchased Martha’s Vineyard in 1641.
Additional Details
Custodial 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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