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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA
Water Pitcher with the Great Seal of the United States
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston MA

Water Pitcher with the Great Seal of the United States

Artifact IDMO 63.505b
Object Type Pitcher, Water
Date ca. 1961
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 and tooled spout. The Great Seal of the United States is etched under the spout, with legend "May 29 President of the United States 1961". Part of a set of two water pitchers and tray.
Historical NoteThis pitcher was a gift to President John F. Kennedy from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on be half of the members of the cabinet as a birthday present, received on May 29, 1961
Additional Details
Custodial 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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