Rosary
Artifact IDMO 74.375a
Object Type
Rosary
Date
ca. 1962
Date Presented3/11/62
Gifter
Pope John XXIII
Place MadeItaly, Europe
Medium
Silver, glass beads
DimensionsOverall L 12 in (30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionRosary with amber colored iridescent glass beads linked together with silver chain. Rosary has medallion of Virgin Mary at center and silver crucifix at end.
Historical NoteThis rosary was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy at the Vatican on March 11, 1962 during her audience with Pope John XXIII.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to Jacqueline Kennedy from Pope John XXIII. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1974.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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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