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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Bowl
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Bowl

Artifact IDMO 63.1441
Object Type Bowl
Date c. 1963
Date PresentedJune 8, 1963
Place MadeHawaii, United States
Medium monkey pod wood; metal; silver
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/2 in x Diam 9 in (16.5 cm x 22.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionWooden bowl made from monkey pod wood with silver shield inscribed for President Kennedy, engraving reads: Presented to President John F. Kennedy on the occassion of his honorary appointment as chairman of the Trans-Pacific Yacht Club the Hawaii Committee
Historical NoteThis bowl was presented to President Kennedy in Hawaii on June 8, 1963.
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 and held by the General Service Administration until it was 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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