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

6 Placemats

Artifact IDMO 63.5091.4a-f
Object Type Placemat
Date ca. 1961
Date Presented7/12/61
Gifter
Place MadeMali, Africa
Medium Cotton, cotton thread
DimensionsOverall W 13 in x L 23 in (33 cm x 58.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionSet of six red woven placemats with a black, yellow, red, green and white geometric pattern.The placemats have a white fringe.
Historical NotePresented to Special Assistant Dave Powers at the White House by Jean-Marie Kone, Minister of the State Republic of Mali as a gift for President Kennedy on July 12, 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Jean-Marie Kone, Minister of the State, Republic of Mali. 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 StatusUnrestricted
In Collection(s)
Not on view