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Trinket Box

Artifact IDMO 2008.1.3
Object Type Box
Date 1961-1963
Medium Silver, wood
DimensionsOverall H 2 1/8 in x W 7 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (5.4 cm x 19.1 cm x 8.9 cm )

Physical DescriptionRectangular silver box with hinged lid. Lid is etched with simple line design along left and right edges. Box is engraved on front (below lid) is "C. de Gaulle". Interior is lined with wood and divided into 3 compartments. Box contains a small water stained envelope addressed to "Monsieur Theodore Sorensen", an enclosed card is imprinted "Le General et Madame Charles de Gaulle".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Theodore C. Sorensen, Special Council to President Kennedy in 2008.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Theodore C. Sorensen
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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