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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 63.1182
Object Type Vase
Maker (founded in 1783)
Gifter
Place MadeWaterford, Ireland, Europe
Medium Crystal
DimensionsOverall H 9 in x D 6 in (22.9 cm x 15.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionInverted bell-shaped crystal vase with scalloped rim and splayed foot. Vase is cut with diamond pattern.
Historical NotePresident Kennedy received this vase as a gift from his cousins who lived in Dungstown, Ireland while he was on a 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.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
You Tube video of President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland: "President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland"