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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Boot Baby Rattle
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Boot Baby Rattle

Artifact IDMO 2021.4.118.12
Object Type Rattle
Date ca. 1960
Designer (American, est. 1837)
Medium Silver, mother of pearl
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionBaby rattle with silver boot attached to mother of pearl ring. The boot has "JFK Jr." engraved on the sole.
Historical NoteThis rattle belonged to John F. Kennedy, Jr.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis rattle is related to the Christening and birth of John F. Kennedy, Jr. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in 2021.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Family
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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