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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Palace Guard Doll
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Palace Guard Doll

Artifact IDMO 63.4754
Object Type Doll
Date ca.1962
Maker
Gifter
Medium Rubber, cotton, felt
DimensionsOverall H 13 3/4 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 5 in (34.9 cm x 16.5 cm x 12.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionMale doll with rubber body dressed in Palace Guard uniform: white cotton shirt, black tie, black felt jacket, blue felt trousers with red stripe down leg, and red and white citation cords on left shoulder and front. He wears a bright blue helmet with red and white feathers on top.
Historical NotePrincess Grace of Monaco brought this doll to the White House in 1961 as a gift for young Caroline Kennedy. The doll wears the costume of a member of the Compagnie des Carabiniers du Prince, the guards that protect the royal family of Monaco at their palace.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteObject was received through White House Gift Unit as Gift from Head of State. Government received custody through Deed of Gift of the Estate of President Kennedy signed by Jacqueline Kennedy, Robert Kennedy, and Edward 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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