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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Portrait Plate of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Portrait Plate of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.5597.1
Object Type Plate, Decorative
Date 1963
Gifter
Maker
Place MadeBrazil, South America
Medium Ceramic
DimensionsOverall Diam 11 3/4 in (29.8 cm)
Physical DescriptionCeramic plate handpainted with a portrait of John F. Kennedy wearing a blue suit. Inscribed on the rim above his head is "Amizade Brazil Estados Unidos Homenagem 22-11-63".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was given to Mrs. Kennedy after the death of President Kennedy in 1963 as a memorial token. It was held by the General Service Administration from 1963-1965 until it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1965 by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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