Model of the Clipper Ship "Sea Witch"
Artifact IDMO 79.189
Object Type
Model
Date
1856-1963
Medium
Wood, string, paint
DimensionsOverall H 22 1/2 in x W 39 in x D 16 in (57.2 cm x 99.1 cm x 40.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionModel of the "Sea Witch", a Chinese clipper ship built between 1846-1856. It is a three masted, tall ship with green and brown painted hull.
Historical NoteThis ship model was displayed by President Kennedy in the Oval Office of the White House. The original Sea Witch was the first Clipper ship to go around Cape Horn to California in less than 100 days, and twice broke speed records from Canton to the United States.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteThis ship model was displayed in President Kennedy's Oval Office, in the White House.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.Subjects
In Collection(s)
On view