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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 92.4
Object Type Humidor
Date 1960-1963
Gifter
Medium Wood
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 DescriptionRectagular humidor painted with red enamel over the wood exterior carved in bands to create checkered pattern. Interior lid is carved with initials "JFK".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President Kennedy from General V. Clifton Jr., military aide to the President between 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 General Chester V. Clifton, Jr.
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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