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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Sea Turtle Shell
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Sea Turtle Shell

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.68.2
Object Type Shell
Date n.d.
Medium shell
DimensionsOverall W 17 1/2 in x L 19 in (44.5 cm x 48.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionLarge light brown sea turtle shell
Historical NoteThis sea turtle shell was found on the beach of Hyannisport, MA by John F. Kennedy, Ted Kennedy and Lem Billings when they were youths.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThe item was donated to the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation by the Estate of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1995. The John F. Kennendy Foundation Inc. donated it to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 2009.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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