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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Rocaille Tea Set
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Rocaille Tea Set

Artifact IDMO 75.910a-k
Object Type Service, Tea
Date 20th century
Date Presented6/26/63
Gifter
Place MadeBerlin, Germany, Europe
Medium Porcelain
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm )
 Overall Diam 6 in (15.2 cm )
 Overall H 8 1/2 in (21.6 cm )
 Overall H 2 1/4 in x Diam 7 3/4 in (5.7 cm x 19.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionPorcelain tea set with rocaille pattern consisting of two plates, 2 cups and saucers, teapot with lid, cream pitcher and sugar bowl with lid.
Historical NoteThis tea set was presented to President John F. Kennedy during his State visit to Berlin, Germany by the Mayor of Berlin, Willy Brandt in June of 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Willy Brandt, Mayor of Berlin. 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; 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 NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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