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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Clown Wall Hanging
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Clown Wall Hanging

Artifact IDMO 63.4095
Object Type Hanging, Wall
Date April 13, 1961
Maker (8th Grade Class)
Medium Wood, pigment
DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 10 in (45.7 cm x 25.4 cm)

Physical DescriptionWall hanging of a clown carved from wood and painted yellow and white. Inscribed to Caroline and John Jr. from the Eight Grade class of Cecilian Academy in Philidelphia, Pennsylvania
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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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