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Bethlehem Woman Doll
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Bethlehem Woman Doll
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Bethlehem Woman Doll

Artifact IDMO 63.3985
Object Type Doll
Date 20th century
Gifter
Place MadeBethlehem, Jordan, Asia
Medium Velvet, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall H 19 1/4 in (48.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionFemale doll with cloth body wearing a black velvet dress with gold embroidery on skirt and front of bodice. Over her dress she wears a wine colored velvet jacket with red sleeves and sash. On head she wears a red tarboosh or fez sewn with gold coins and chains. Her white cotton veil denotes that she is a married woman.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteObject was received through White House Gift Unit as public gift. Government received custody through Deed of Gift of the Estate of President Kennedy signed by Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward 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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