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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Ashtray
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Ashtray

Artifact IDMO 63.4054
Object Type Ashtray
Date 1961-1963
Medium Ceramic, glaze
DimensionsOverall Diam 5 1/2 in (14 cm)

Physical DescriptionGreen and brown glazed ceramic ashtray with the underside inscribed "Ira Trianta"
Historical NotePresident Kennedy used this ashtray on his desk in the Oval Office of 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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