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Goblet
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Goblet

Artifact IDMO 63.1863
Object Type Goblet
Date 1805
Date Presented6/27/63
Gifter
Maker (Silversmiths, Irish Founded 1804)
Place of GiftNew Ross, Ireland
Place MadeDublin, Ireland, Europe
Medium Silver plated
DimensionsOverall H 6 1/2 in x Diam 3 3/4 in (16.5 cm x 9.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionSilver goblet engraved on exterior in Gaelic: President John Fitzgerald Kennedy/ Failte/ t0/ Ros Mic/ Treom/ 27 June, 1963" which translates to "President John Fitzgerald Kennedy Welcome to New Ross 27 June 1963."
Historical NoteThis goblet was presented to President Kennedy on June 27, 1963 by the people of New Ross, Ireland during the President's state visit to Ireland. The President kept the goblet in the Oval Office of the White House. Mrs. Kennedy instructed the White House gardener to place a fresh cut flower in this goblet each day.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until 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 SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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Related Links
You Tube video of President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland: "President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland"  
Archives folder of President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland: "Archives folder President Kennedy’s State Visit to Ireland"