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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Wianno Yacht Club Swimming Champion Trophy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Wianno Yacht Club Swimming Champion Trophy

Artifact IDMO 77.59
Object Type Trophy
Date 1933
Maker (Silversmiths, American 1891-1922)
Medium Silver
DimensionsOverall H 9 in x W 7 1/2 in (22.9 cm x 19.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionSilver, two-handled trophy with flared base. The front of the trophy is engraved: "W.Y.C. /1933/Swimming Champion/Boys/won by Jack Kennedy". There is a red, white and blue enamel pennant with a "W", above the inscription.
Historical NoteThis swimming trophy was presented to John F. Kennedy in 1933 at Wianno Yacht Club.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1977.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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