Model of Noah's Ark
Artifact IDMO 86.231
Object Type
Toy
Date
ca. 1964
Maker
Frank Meisler
(Sculptor, Polish, 1929-2018)
Gifter
David Ben-Gurion
Medium
Wood
DimensionsOverall H 22 in x W 25 in x D 12 in (55.9 cm x 63.5 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionCarved wooden model of Noah's Ark.
Historical NoteThis model was presented to Caroline and John F. Kennedy, Jr. from children of Isreal by Prime Minister Ben-Gurion
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to the Kennedy family by David Ben-Gurion, Prime Minister of Israel. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library in 1986.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view