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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Cigarette Lighter
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Cigarette Lighter

Artifact IDMO 63.4034
Object Type Lighter
Date 1950-1963
Place MadeEngland, Europe
Medium stainless steel; pig skin leather
DimensionsOverall H 4 in x W 3 1/4 in x D 4 1/4 in (10.2 cm x 8.3 cm x 10.8 cm)
Physical Description"Jumbo" cigarette lighter covered in tan leather. Embossed in gold with initials "JFK"
Historical NoteLighter was on the desk in the Oval Office at certain points in the administration
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. 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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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