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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Model of a Sailboat
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Joel Benjamin photo credit

Model of a Sailboat

Artifact IDMO 74.369
Object Type Model
Date ca.1963
Date Presented12/63
Medium Silver, wood
DimensionsOverall H 10 in x W 10 1/2 in (25.4 cm x 26.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionLateen rigged sailboat, with two masts, two oars, rudder, and anchor. The sailboat is mounted on a black lacquered, wood base with a silver inscription plate: "To John/ In Loving Memory of His Father/ John F. Kennedy/ President of the United States of America/ From the Children of Malta and Gozo/ Dec. 1963".
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received after the death of President Kennedy in 1963, it was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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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