Fish Sculpture
Artifact IDMO 63.5618
Object Type
Sculpture
Date
ca. 1963
Medium
Horn, plastic
DimensionsOverall D 3 1/2 in x L 14 in (8.9 cm x 35.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionManufactured sculpture of a fish carved from animal horn. Fin. Scales and eyes are made of plastic. Body of fish is slightly arched, the mouth is red.
Historical NoteThis fish sent to President Kennedy by Luis Mafa Llanas of Barcelona, Spain. It was received at the White House on November 14, 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
