Preservation Society of Newport County Medallion
Artifact IDMO 74.383
Object Type
Medal
Date
1962
Maker
Tiffany & Co.
(American, est. 1837)
Medium
gold-plated?
DimensionsOverall Diam 1 3/4 in (4.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionVermeil medallion with insignia of the Preservation Society of Newport County on obverse. Reverse is engraved "Jacqueline Bouvier Kennedy 1962" in center with " Service in field of Decorative Arts and Historic Preservation" engraved around outer edge.
Historical NoteThis medallion was presented to Jacqueline Kennedy by the Preservation Society of Newport County.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1974.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view