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PT-109
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
PT-109
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

PT-109

Artifact IDMO 2021.4.144.5
Object Type Painting
Date 1962
Artist (Illustrator, French, b. 1927)
Medium oil and gauche on wood
Dimensionsframed H 9 1/4 in x W 12 in (23.5 cm x 30.5 cm )
Physical DescriptionOil painting of the motor torpedo boat PT-109 being struck by the Japanese destroyer, the Amagiri. Crew members from the PT-109 are seen in the water wearing life jackets in the foreground.
Historical NoteThis painting is in a series of 20 paintings depicting scenes from the life of President Kennedy.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in 2021.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Family
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - FullyUse Restriction Notecopyright owned by Jacqueline DuhemeUse Restriction Notepermission granted for use on John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum website
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