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
Leonor Mendes De Barros
Gifter
Governor Adhemar 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 DetailsCustodial 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)
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