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Mosaic Portrait of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Mosaic Portrait of John F. Kennedy
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Mosaic Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 63.1043
Object Type Mosaic
Date 1963
Medium Sand; paint; metallic threads; plywood
DimensionsOverall H 20 1/4 in x W 16 1/4 in (51.4 cm x 41.3 cm )

Physical DescriptionSand mosaic portrait of John F. Kennedy. Outline of face, head, and shoulders done in thin gold cord, sand is painted black, blue, brown, tan, white and red.
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 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 the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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