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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Carved Tern
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Carved Tern

Artifact IDMO 63.4854.2
Object Type Sculpture
Date ca. 1960
Medium Wood, pigment, putty
DimensionsOverall H 12 in x W 8 in x D 8 in (30.5 cm x 20.3 cm x 20.3 cm)

Physical DescriptionHand-carved and painted wood Tern standing on a base of driftwood. The Tern is a large, gull-like bird with black cap, large bill of brilliant red with dark tip, silvery gray back and wings with a white body.
Historical NoteThis carved bird was given to President Kennedy by Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy. It was displayed by the President in his Oval Office of the White House.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 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.
On view