Charles DeGaulle Gnome
Artifact IDMO 63.1371
Object Type
Sculpture
Date
1945-1963
Maker
Heissner Ceramic
(Founded 1872)
Place MadeWest Germany, Europe
Medium
plaster
DimensionsOverall H 10 in (25.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionCeramic molded figure of Charles DeGaulle portrayed as a gnome. He wears a green shirt and red cap and holds a rooster.
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 1677327)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
Not on view
