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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Gavel and Base
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Gavel and Base

Artifact IDMO 63.4241a-b
Object Type Gavel
Date 1961-1962
Gifter
Medium Wood
DimensionsOverall: Gavel: H 7 in x Base: Diam 2 3/4 in (17.8 cm x 7 cm)
Physical DescriptionSmall carved wooden gavel and base.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 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 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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