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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Rosary
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Joel Benjamin photo credit

Rosary

Artifact IDMO 74.358.2
Object Type Rosary
Date ca.1964
Gifter
Place MadeItaly, Europe
Medium Moonstone, gold
DimensionsOverall L 20 in (50.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionRosary (a) and box (b). Rosary consisting of moonstone beads linked together on a silver and gold chain. A gold-colored metal crucifix hangs from end.
Historical NoteThis rosary was given by Pope Paul VI to Ethel Kennedy in July 1964 to pass on to Caroline B. Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by the Kennedy Family and 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 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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