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Preservation Society of Newport County Medallion
Preservation Society of Newport County Medallion

Preservation Society of Newport County Medallion

Artifact IDMO 74.383
Object Type Medal
Date 1962
Maker (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 Details
Custodial 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
Not on view