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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Florida Everglades
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Florida Everglades

Artifact IDMO 63.1795
Object Type Painting
Date 1920-1963
Gifter
Artist (Folk Artist, American, 1893-1977)
Medium Oil on masonite
DimensionsOverall H 32 1/2 in x W 60 3/4 in (82.6 cm x 154.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA painting in the American Primitive style of the Florida Everglades. The scene is of a Norse ship sailing into a Seminole Indian settlement of thatched huts and houses with trees covered in Spanish moss and abundant wild life, including several species of birds. At lower right corner, two people are fishing in a canoe against the rising sun in an orange sky with migrating flocks of birds in background.
Historical NoteIt is believed that Jacqueline Kennedy visited this reclusive artist's antique shop in 1960 and acquired this piece which was later received at 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 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; Gift of Earl Cunningham
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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