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Bust of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Bust of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Bust of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.653
Object Type Bust
Date ca. 1962
Maker (Peruvian)
Place MadeLima, Peru, South America
Medium plaster, paint, wood, metal
DimensionsOverall H 28 in (71.1 cm )

Physical DescriptionBust of President John F. Kennedy. Bust sits upon a wood base with Presidential Seal attached at center of base.
Historical NoteThis bust was accepted by Angier Biddle Duke, Chief of Protocol for the State Department, at the White House in Washington DC on March 29, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public, the maker of the bust, to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President between 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
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 your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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