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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Commemorative Envelope: U.S.S Constitution, Sesquicentennial of the War of 1812
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Commemorative Envelope: U.S.S Constitution, Sesquicentennial of the War of 1812

Artifact IDMO 63.4498
Object Type Envelope
Date August 19, 1962
Maker (Founded 1792)
Medium paper, ink
DimensionsOverall H 3 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in (9.5 cm x 16.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionEnvelope commemorating "U.S.S Constitution, nicknamed 'Old Ironsides' and the Sesquicentennial of her battle off Nova Scotia with British Frigate Guerriere on Aug. 19, 1812", cancelled "August 19, 1962 in North Tonawanda, New York", addressed to "President J.F Kennedy" with informational note card enclosed
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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