Penn State Football Nittany Lion Figurine
Artifact IDMO 63.1363
Object Type
Figurine
Date
c. 1962
Maker
Heinz Warneke
(Sculptor, born German 1895-1983)
Medium
plaster
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in x W 8 1/2 in (11.4 cm x 21.6 cm)
Physical DescriptionReplica of the mountain lion sculpture known as "the lion shrine" at Penn State University. The base has small metal plate engraved "President John F. Kennedy from Penn State Football Squad 1962."
Additional DetailsCustodial 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be 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.In Collection(s)
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