Magnifying Glass
Artifact IDMO 63.6115
Object Type
Glass, Magnifying
Date
20th century
Medium
Metal, glass
DimensionsOverall L 5 in x Diam 2 in (5.1 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionRound magnifying glass with a silver metal stem handle
Historical NotePresident Kennedy kept this magnifying glass on his desk in the Oval Office of the White House
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was part of the office materials associated with the Kennnedy Administration Oval Office owned by the government. Ownership was transferred to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library 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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Exhibitions
Not on view