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

Male Gaucho Doll

Artifact IDMO 63.4817.1
Object Type Doll
Date ca. 1963
Place MadeUruguay, South America
Medium Wire, felt, cotton
DimensionsOverall H 13 in (33 cm)

Physical DescriptionMale Gaucho doll with wire and felt body. Doll is wearing a brown cotton poncho, red and white striped cotton shirt, grey pants, a grey felt hat and brown leather boots with spurs. A rope lasso and knife are tucked inside belt at his back.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Benito Nardone, Member of the National Council of the Government of Uruguay. 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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