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Sculpture "Maidenhood"
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Sculpture "Maidenhood"

Artifact IDMO 63.5281
Object Type Sculpture
Date 20th century
Date Presented10/17/1963
Artist (Sculptor, Croatian, 1897 - 1982)
Gifter
Medium Marble
DimensionsOverall H 20 in (50.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionWhite marble sculpture of a naked figure of a young girl sitting with her legs bent and her head resting on her knee.
Historical NoteThis sculpture was presented to President John F. Kennedy by the President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (1963-1980), Josip Broz Tito during his state visit to the White House on October 17, 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the President of the Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, Croatian 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 Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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