Claret Decanter
Artifact IDMO 63.1185.2a-b
Object Type
Decanter
Maker
Waterford Crystal
(founded in 1783)
Gifter
Dunganstown Cousins
Place of GiftDunganstown, New Ross, Ireland
Place MadeWaterford, Ireland, Europe
Medium
Crystal
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 7 1/2 in (29.2 cm x 19.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionCrystal wine decanter with body cut in diamond pattern, flanged lip, faceted cut stopper, jug handle, on a tall footed star cut base.
Historical NoteThis crystal claret decanter is a reproduction of an 18th century Anglo-Irish piece made and marketed by Waterford in the 20th century as part of the company's Master Cutter series. A pair were presented to President Kennedy by his Kennedy cousins from Dungstown, New Ross, County Wexford during the President's State visit to Ireland in June 1963.
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 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 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedSubjects
On view
Related Links
Archives folder of President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland: "Archives folder President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland"
You Tube video of President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland: "President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland"
