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Finger Painting
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Finger Painting
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Copyright Caroline Kennedy

Finger Painting

Artifact IDMO 63.159
Object Type Painting
Date June 1963
Maker (Daughter of President John F. Kennedy)
Medium Acrylic on paper
DimensionsOverall H 15 in x W 22 in (38.1 cm x 55.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionFinger painting done in blue acrylic paint. "Caroline" is printed in black marker in upper left corner.
Historical NoteThis finger painting was created by a young Caroline Kennedy while in the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. 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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction NoteThe materials are protected by restrictions imposed by the donor.
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