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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Gold Nugget Paperweight
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Gold Nugget Paperweight

Artifact IDMO 78.163
Object Type Paperweight
Date 1961-1963
Gifter
Place MadeGabon, Africa
Medium Plastic, gold, gold leaf
DimensionsOverall Diam 3 7/8 in (9.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionCylindrical lucite paperweight with a gold nugget encased in center. Around outside front in gold lettering is "Gold Nugget from Gabon Africa presented to President John F. Kennedy".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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