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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
President John F. Kennedy Gnome
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA, photography credit Joel Benjamin

President John F. Kennedy Gnome

Artifact IDMO 63.1375
Object Type Sculpture
Date 1961-1963
Maker (Founded 1872)
Place MadeWest Germany, Europe
Medium plaster, glaze
DimensionsOverall H 10 in (25.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionCeramic molded figure of John F. Kennedy portrayed as a gnome wearing green pants, blue shirt, and red cap. His hands are folded across his chest.
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
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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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