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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Korean Male Doll
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Korean Male Doll

Artifact IDMO 63.4809
Object Type Doll
Date ca. 1965
Date Presented1965
Medium Silk, nylon, wire, velvet, paper, gold braid, wood
DimensionsOverall H 20 in (50.8 cm)

Physical DescriptionKorean male doll with cloth body and painted face wearing rose colored satin trousers and a tunic trimmed with blue satin and gold ric-rac. Bright blue brocade satin over garment.
Historical NoteThis Korean doll was sent as a gift to Caroline Kennedy
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was sent to Jacqueline Kennedy through the Korean Embassy in 1965. It was donated by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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