Tray etched with Presidential Seal
Artifact IDMO 63.505c
Object Type
Tray
Date
ca. 1961
Gifter
President Lyndon B. Johnson
Medium
Glass, mirror, metal
DimensionsOverall H 7 in x W 26 1/2 in x D 14 in (17.8 cm x 67.3 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionMirrored glass tray with glass railed sides. Center of tray is etched with Presidential seal, and along outer edge are etched the insignias of the Federal departments. Tray is set on metal springs. Mirror is etched with inscription on right side "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 of three pieces: two pitchers and a tray.
Historical NoteThis tray was a birthday gift to President John F. Kennedy from Vice President Lyndon B. Johnson on behalf of the members of the cabinet, presented on May 29, 1961.
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
