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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
President Kennedy's Briefcase
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

President Kennedy's Briefcase

Artifact IDMO 63.4976a
Object Type Briefcase
Date 1940-1963
Medium leather; brass
DimensionsOverall H 13 in x W 18 in x D 4 in (33 cm x 45.7 cm x 10.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionBurnt-orange leather briefcase with exterior brass lock and key. Briefcase has 3 interior compartments. Attached to the handle is a red plastic tag embossed "The President", "JFK" is embossed in gold lettering on strap above the lock.
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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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