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Ribbon-and-Stamp Portrait of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
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Ribbon-and-Stamp Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.292
Object Type Mosaic
Date September 8, 1960
Medium Stamps, ribbon
DimensionsOverall H 29 1/2 in x W 21 1/2 in (74.9 cm x 54.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionPortrait of President Kennedy made from colored pearlized ribbon cut into circular disks and set on surface overlapping each other like a mosaic. A border around the image of President Kennedy is made with cancelled postage stamps of Presidents Lincoln and Washington.
Historical NoteThis portrait of John F. Kennedy was presented by Dora and Jacob Blackburn to John McNally (Presidential Assistant) on June 27, 1961 in the East Wing of the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by John McNally, Presidential Assistant in 1961 and held by the General Service Administration until it 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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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