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Brandy Snifter
Brandy Snifter

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 Details
Custodial 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
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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