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

Paperweight

Artifact IDMO 63.4186
Object Type Paperweight
Date 1961-1963
Medium Lucite
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/4 in x W 3 1/4 in x D 3 in (4.4 cm x 8.3 cm x 7.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionLucite paperweight with a White House news photographer badge embedded in center. The badge is made of blue and white enamel with an image of the White House in center, Presidential Seal above, and is inscribed "John F. Kennedy" in gold below.
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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