Peruvian Doll Carrying a Baby
Artifact IDMO 63.4815a-b
Object Type
Doll
Date
ca. 1960
Date Presented9/19/61
Maker
unknown
Place MadeCusco, Peru, South America
Medium
Cotton, wool, ceramic
DimensionsOverall H 18 in (45.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionFemale Peruvian Indian doll with cloth body wearing a cotton blouse, grey and red wool jacket, and a royal blue skirt. The doll has a multicolored shawl wrapped around her shoulders and pinned in the front with a pin adorned with a coin. The doll has black yarn hair and wears a hat. Carried on her back is a baby doll wearing a yellow wool gown and crochet cap. In her right hand the doll is carrying a pottery pot.
Historical NoteThis doll was presented to Caroline Kennedy by the First Lady of Peru in September 1961
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Manuel Prado Ugarteche, President of Peru. 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
