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Sculpture of President Kennedy: Press Conference
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Sculpture of President Kennedy: Press Conference
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Sculpture of President Kennedy: Press Conference

Artifact IDMO 63.6095
Object Type Sculpture
Date 1961-1963
Maker (Sculptor, Polish, 1904 - 1995)
Gifter
Place MadeWashington, D.C., United States, North America
Medium Brass, mahogany
DimensionsOverall H 25 in x W 5 1/4 in x D 5 1/4 in (63.5 cm x 13.3 cm x 13.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionBrass sculpture of President Kennedy depicting his hair, arm and pointing hand as if in the act of questioning a member of the press, a caricature of his typical stance at a Presidential press conference. Sculpture is set in mahogany base with a Presidential seal on it.
Historical NoteHerman Perlman's abstract brass sculpture entitled "Press Conference" depicts President Kennedy in action.
Additional Details
Custodial 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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