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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
Cigarette Box
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Cigarette Box

Artifact IDMO 63.4026
Object Type Humidor
Date ca. 1963
Date Presented10/10/63
Place MadeRhodesia, Africa
Medium Silver plated copper, wood
DimensionsOverall H 2 in x W 7 1/4 in x D 3 3/4 in (5.1 cm x 18.4 cm x 9.5 cm)

Physical DescriptionSilver plated cigarette box with a wood lining. The lid is inscribed "to the President of the United States of America from the Prime Minister of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, October 1963."
Historical NoteThis cigartette box was presented to President Kennedy by the Dr. Banda, the Prime Minister of Rhodesia and Nvasaland on October 10, 1963, during a visit to 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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