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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Ink Holder with Bottle of Skrip Ink
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Ink Holder with Bottle of Skrip Ink

Artifact IDMO 63.6118a-b
Object Type Inkwell
Date 1950-1963
Medium Wood, glass, ink
DimensionsOverall H 2 in x Diam 4 in (5.1 cm x 10.2 cm )

Physical DescriptionRound, wooden lathe turn holder with felt lined bottom. Contains in center partially filled 2 ounce glass bottle of permanent black ink made by Skrip for use with fountain pen.
Historical NotePresident Kennedy kept this ink holder and bottle of ink on his desk in the Oval Office of the White House
Additional Details
Custodial 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
On view