Sculpture of John F. Kennedy and a Boy

John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA. Photography credit Joel Benjamin.

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Sculpture of John F. Kennedy and a Boy

Artifact IDMO 63.1234

Object Type Sculpture

Date ca. 1963

Artist Laszlo Zinner (Sculptor, Brazilian 1908-1977)

Gifter Governor Adhemar De Barros

Gifter Leonor Mendes De Barros

Place MadeBrazil, Central America

Medium Bronze

DimensionsOverall H 18 in x W 8 1/2 in x D 3 1/2 in (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm x 8.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionBronze sculpture of John F. Kennedy standing with his arm around and a boy. The base is inscribed: To President John F. Kennedy / We dedicate this to you in the name of democratic admiration. S. Paulo SP, Brasil October 1963.

Historical NoteThis statue was a gift to President Kennedy from the Mayor of Sao Paulo Brazil, Adhemar DeBarros and his wife Leonor Mendes DeBarros presented in October of 1963

Additional Details

Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from mayor of Sao Paulo, Brazil 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)

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.

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