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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Sketch of John F. Kennedy
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Sketch of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.21
Object Type Drawing
Date 1964
Date Presented11/22/64
Place MadeTijuana, Mexico, North America
Medium Pencil
DimensionsFramed H 35 in x W 30 in (88.9 cm x 76.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionPencil drawing of President Kennedy with his hand raised to his chin. Drawing was copied after the Yousuf Karsh photograph of JFK taken in 1960.
Historical NoteThis drawing was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by the mayor of Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico on the occassion of a concert given for the anniversary of President Kennedy's death.
Additional Details
Custodial History NotePresented to Mrs. Kennedy by the Mayor of Tijuana, Baja California on the occasion of a concert given on first anniversary of President Kennedy's death sponsored by Tijuana on November 22, 1964. Forwarded to the American Consulate.
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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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