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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Filigree Necklace
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Filigree Necklace

Artifact IDMO 74.351.1
Object Type Necklace
Date ca. 1961
Date PresentedOctober 4, 1961
Gifter
Place MadeSudan, Africa
Medium Gold, red stones
DimensionsOverall L 14 in x W 22 in (35.6 cm x 55.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionGold filigree necklace made of 13 floral medallions linked together. The medallions have relief detail of rhinoceros alternating with the seal of the United States between which are 7 large faceted red stones.
Historical NoteThis necklace was given to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by the Prime Minister of Sudan, El-Ferik Ibrahim Abboud during his State Visit to the White House on October 4, 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from El-Ferik Ibrahim Abboud, Prime Minister of Sudan. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy.
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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