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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Sisal Plantation [Hatte Lathan]
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Sisal Plantation [Hatte Lathan]

Artifact IDMO 63.355
Object Type Painting
Date 1900-1963
Artist
Place MadePort de Felix, Haiti, North America
Medium Oil on board
DimensionsOverall H 19 in x W 36 in (48.3 cm x 91.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPainting of a sisal plantation in Haiti with workers in fields. One man walks along a dirt road carrying a sack in the right foreground, three men work within the field. Rolling hills, two red trucks, and two red roofed building in background. Inscribed: "John F. Kennedy, President of the United States a true friend of the Haitian Nation. This is being offered unto you as a token of appreciation J.W. Neptune".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from citizen of Haiti to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President in 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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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