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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Humidor
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Humidor

Artifact IDMO 63.3807
Object Type Humidor
Date 1961-1963
Medium wood; metal; felt
DimensionsOverall H 2 1/8 in x W 8 1/8 in x D 4 1/2 in (5.4 cm x 20.6 cm x 11.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionRectangular wooden humidor with bronze presidential seal medallion embedded on lid engraved with "35th President of United States of America Inaugurated Jan. 20, 1961"around outer rim. The box interior has a removable liner box and the base of humidor is felt lined.
Historical NoteThis humidor was used by President Kennedy in the Oval Office of the White House to store lollipops for John Jr.
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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