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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
You Can't Take It With You It's All Dads
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

You Can't Take It With You It's All Dads

Artifact IDMO 2022.1.2
Object Type Painting
Date 1962-1963
Artist (35th First Lady of the United States, 1961-1963, American 1929-1994)
Medium Watercolor paint on paper
Dimensionsframed H 18 in x W 23 in (45.7 cm x 58.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionWatercolor painting of the Kennedy Family home in Hyannis Port, Massachusetts. Figures of the Robert F. Kennedy family members are depicted walking on the beach in a line. A sailboat is in the water in the foreground. Children are playing on the lawn, and standing on the dock. In the upper right corner a plane flies a banner that reads 'You Can't Take It With You It's All Dads' with a figure of Joseph P. Kennedy waving from the plane.
Historical NoteThis painting hung in the Kennedy Family home in Hyannisport, MA
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was given to the John F. Kennedy LIbrary Foundation by Victoria Reggie Kennedy who obtained it through the estate of her husband, Senator Edward Kennedy. It was donated to the government by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 2022.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum Boston, MA: Gift of Victoria Reggie Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Notereproduction or use of this image is prohibited as per the Deed of Gift Copyright or other proprietary rights are 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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