Vase
Artifact IDMO 74.352
Object Type
Vase
Date
20th century
Date Presented6/23/63
Gifter
Konrad Adenauer
Place MadeBerlin, Germany, Europe
Medium
Ceramic
DimensionsOverall H 29 in x Diam 11 1/2 in (73.7 cm x 29.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionUrn-shaped vase on a pedestal base. The vase has a wide flanged rim decorated with pierced open work trimmed in gold. The center of the vase has a band of a floral pattern around the circumference, below which is a scroll leaf pattern in brilliant gold.
Historical NoteThis vase was presented by Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany (1949-1963), to President John F. Kennedy during his state visit to Germany June 23, 1963.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Konrad Adenauer, Chancellor of the Federal Republci of Germany. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1974.
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 SeriesGifts from Heads of State (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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