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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Shield
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Shield

Artifact IDMO 63.1600
Object Type Shield
Date before 1963
Gifter
Place MadeKenya, Africa
Medium painted hide; wood
DimensionsOverall H 42 in x W 26 in (106.7 cm x 66 cm)
Physical DescriptionA painted hide shield, sent to President John F. Kennedy in appreciation of the American famine relief in Africa.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until 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 SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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