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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Vase
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Vase

Artifact IDMO 63.1181
Object Type Vase
Date before 1962
Maker (founded in 1783)
Gifter
Place MadeWaterford, Ireland, Europe
Place of GiftDunganstown, New Ross, Ireland
Medium Crystal
DimensionsOverall H 9 in x Diam 6 in (22.9 cm x 15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionCrystal, inverted bell-shaped vase with scalloped rim and splayed foot.
Historical NoteThis vase was presented to President Kennedy by his Dunganstown cousins during his state visit to Ireland in June 1963.
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 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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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Not on view
Related Links
You Tube video of President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland: "President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland"