Male Doll
Artifact IDMO 63.4840.1
Object Type
Doll
Date
ca. 1962
Date Presented5/10/63
Maker
Ronnaug Petterssen
(Norwegian Doll Maker, 1901-1979)
Gifter
Einar Gerhardsen
Place MadeNorway, Europe
Medium
Fabric, celluloid, cotton, leather, felt
DimensionsOverall H 18 in (45.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionMale doll with celluloid body wearing a black wool festival costume of overalls with silver buttons and a white cotton shirt, a black felt floppy brimmed hat, white stockings and black felt shoes.
Historical NotePresented to Caroline Kennedy during Prime Minister Gerhardsen's state visit to the White House May 10, 1962. This doll is dressed in the historically-based costume worn during National Day celebrations.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Einar Gerhardsen, Prime Minsiter of Norway. 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
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