Water Pitcher with the Great Seal of the United States
Artifact IDMO 63.505a
Object Type
Pitcher, Water
Date
ca. 1961
Date Presented5/29/61
Gifter
President Lyndon B. Johnson
Medium
Glass
DimensionsOverall H 8 1/2 in x W 9 in (21.6 cm x 22.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionGlass pitcher with applied handle. Front of pitcher under spout is etched with the Great Seal of the United States and inscription "Presented to the Honorable John F. Kennedy President of the United States on the occasion of his birthday, May 29, 1961 by Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on behalf of The Members of the Cabinet". Part of a set containing two water pitchers and a tray.
Historical NoteThis pitcher was a gift to President John F. Kennedy from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on behalf of the members of the cabinet. It was received on May 29, 1961, the President's birthday.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson to President Kennedy received as a gift for his birthday in 1961. It was 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
