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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Portrait of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.248
Object Type Painting
Date 1963
Medium Oil on canvas
DimensionsFramed H 39 in x W 31 in (99.1 cm x 78.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionOil portrait of President John F. Kennedy wearing a gray suit and black and white striped tie. Background is mottled colors of gray, gold, yellow, blue and purple. The painting is framed in a craved wood frame with a knotched pattern.
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 between 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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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