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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Pen and Ink Holder for Bill Signing Pens
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Pen and Ink Holder for Bill Signing Pens

Artifact IDMO 2005.16.2.1a
Object Type Holder
Date 1955-1963
Medium Wood
DimensionsOverall H 2 in x W 14 1/2 in x D 6 1/2 in (5.1 cm x 36.8 cm x 16.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionRectangular wooden block with 72 small drill holes in the top to hold signing pens. Large circle is carved out from center to hold ink bottle. Block has purple felt on base. This desk set was used by President Kennedy to hold pens which he used to sign bills, orders, and treaties.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteOwnership of this item was aquired by the National Archives and Records Administration through court order. It was orginally government property.
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.
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