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

Minaudiere

Artifact IDMO 2009.3.19
Object Type Handbag
Date 1950-1962
Place MadeItaly, Europe
Medium Simulated amber, diamonds
DimensionsOverall H 1 1/2 in x W 6 1/2 in x D 5 in (3.8 cm x 16.5 cm x 12.7 cm)
Physical DescriptionAmber minaudiere with latch closure. In center of lid are silver initials "JBK" inset with diamonds. Mirror compartment on interior of lid with separate compartments for makeup, powder, lipstick, etc.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation in 2009. It was given to the Foundation by the Estate of Mrs. Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1995.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Library Foundation and Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesFirst Lady Jacqueline Kennedy Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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