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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin
Scrimshaw Snuff Box
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin
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Scrimshaw Snuff Box

Artifact IDMO 63.858
Object Type Scrimshaw
Date before 1963
Medium Whale tooth, gilt silver
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionUndecorated whale tooth with the root end made into a snuff box. The box has a hinged silver plated monogrammed lid. The interior of the tooth is lined with silver plate.
Historical NoteThis piece was sent by a consignor for the President's consideration, in November 1963. The President never saw it, but the family decided to retain it for the President's collection of scrimshaw.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by President Kennedy 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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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