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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Punch Bowl with Base
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Punch Bowl with Base

Artifact IDMO 75.913a-b
Object Type Bowl
Date early 19th century
Date Presented4/8/61
Maker (founded in 1783)
Gifter
Place MadeEngland, Europe
Medium Crystal
DimensionsOverall H 16 in x W 14 3/4 in (40.6 cm x 37.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge punch bowl and footed stand made of crystal cut with alternating panels of diamonds and fluting and sixteen fan-shaped lobes on the rim.
Historical NoteThis punch bowl was presented to President John F. Kennedy by Harold MacMillan, Prime Minister of England (1957-1963), during his state visit to the White House in April 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Harold MacMillan, Prime Minister of England. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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