Female Doll
Artifact IDMO 63.4736
Object Type
Doll
Date
ca. 1960
Date Presented6/5/62
Gifter
Archbishop Makarios III
Place MadeCyprus, Europe
Medium
Plastic, cotton, rayon, leather, metal, hair
DimensionsOverall H 32 in (81.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionPlaster Female doll wearing red, white, yellow striped smocked tunic, burgundy scarf around waist with white handkerchief tucked into it, underneath is a white rayon dress embroidered down the front, linen pants with embroidered bands around ankles, matching scarf on head, braided human hair extensions, black leather shoes and metal cross necklace around neck. Doll cries when put on its back.
Historical NoteThis doll was presented to Caroline Kennedy by Archbishop Makarios III during his visit to the White House on June 5, 1962.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Archbishop Makarios III, President of Cyprus. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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 Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
