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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Cross-bow, Quiver, 7 arrows
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Cross-bow, Quiver, 7 arrows

Artifact IDMO 63.1589
Object Type Crossbow
Date before 1963
Gifter
Place MadeSouth Vietnam, Asia
Medium Wood; bamboo; metal; string
DimensionsOverall D 23 in x L 45 1/2 in (58.4 cm x 115.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionA wooden cross-bow with bamboo quiver holding seven wooden arrows. This weapon is commonly used by the Montagnards of Vietnam.
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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