Jacqueline Kennedy Medallion
Artifact IDMO 63.1627
Object Type
Medal, Commemorative
Date
1961
Artist
G. Edvi Illes
(Sculptor, Hungarian-American 1911-1985)
Gifter
G. Edvi Illes
Medium
18K Gold
DimensionsOverall Diam 2 in (5.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionGold medallion with a low relief of the face of Jacqueline Kennedy in 3/4 view in center. Around the edge is engraved: Jacqueline Kennedy 17-XII-1961
Additional DetailsCustodial 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.In Collection(s)
Not on view