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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Female Doll in Folk Costume
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Female Doll in Folk Costume

Artifact IDMO 63.4768
Object Type Doll
Date ca. 1960
Date Presented1/17/63
Gifter
Maker (Doll Maker, Italian, established 1919)
Place MadeTurin, Piedmont, Italy, Europe
Medium Fabric, cotton, velvet
DimensionsOverall H 25 in x W 14 in x D 6 in (63.5 cm x 35.6 cm x 15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionFemale doll with cloth body dressed in white cotton blouse with puffy sleeves, black felt bodice, green felt skirt and red embroidered apron. The doll is wearing black high heel shoes and a red head covering.
Historical NoteThis doll was presented to Caroline Kennedy by Amintore Fanfani, the prime minister of Italy on January 17, 1963 during his visit to the White House. The Turin based manufacturer Lenci produced high-end dolls noted for their detailed workmanship and costuming.

Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Amintore Fanfani, Prime Minister of Italy. 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.
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