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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Varaflame Luralite Table Lighter
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Varaflame Luralite Table Lighter

Artifact IDMO 63.4057
Object Type Lighter
Date 1950-1963
Medium metal; gemstone
DimensionsOverall H 3 in x Diam 2 1/2 in (7.6 cm x 6.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionCigarette lighter for a tabletop made of gold colored metal with a blue gem stone.
Historical NotePresident Kennedy displayed this lighter on the coffee table in the Oval Office of the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. 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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