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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Cigar Humidor
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Cigar Humidor

Artifact IDMO 71.3
Object Type Humidor
Date ca. 1962
Gifter
Place MadePhilippines, Asia
Medium Bao wood, felt, metal
DimensionsOverall H 3 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 7 in (8.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 17.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionRectangular wood humidor with a silver plaque on lid inscribed: "Compliments of Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Philippines". Above plaque in the center of the lid is a round silver disc embossed with the Seal of President Garcia; a circle of stars surrounding a triangle with a sun in its center. The interior is divided by 4 pieces of cedar wood into compartments.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from President Carlos P. Garcia, President of the Republic of the Philippines. 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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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