Brandy Snifter
Artifact IDMO 70.12
Object Type
Glass, Drinking
Date
1958
Medium
Glass
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x Diam 11 in (27.9 cm x 27.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge glass brandy snifter etched in large capital letter on one side "Re-elect U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy" and on the other "Needed Now Capacity of Leadership Courage to Lead".
Historical NoteJohn F. Kennedy served in the United States Senater from 1953 to 1960. To celebrate his re-election, Senator Kennedy and others had a drink of champagne from this oversized brandy snifter on election night in 1958.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Kennedy for Re-election Committee - Boston
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
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