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Coffee Measure
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Coffee Measure
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Coffee Measure

Artifact IDMO 63.2240.1
Object Type Measure, Dry
Date 1900-1962
Date Presented4/3/62
Gifter
Medium Gold
DimensionsOverall H 1 3/4 in x W 4 1/2 in (4.4 cm x 11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionTear drop shaped coffee scoop with decorative coffee leaf handle. The handle is flanked by two coffee beans where it is attached to the scoop. The exterior of the coffee measure is engraved along the bottom edge "A medida ideal para um bom café" (an ideal measure for a good cup of coffee). It is inscribed to President Kennedy along the upper edge with "Joao Goulart" engraved across center.
Historical NoteThis coffee measure was presented to President Kennedy by Joao Goulart, President of Brazil (1961-1964) during President Goulart's visit to the White House on April 3, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from João Goulart, President of Brazil. 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 NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.
In Collection(s)
Not on view
Related Links
Archives folder of President Kennedy’s welcome remarks to President of Brazil: "Remarks of Welcome of President Kennedy to President Goulart of Brazil, April 1962"  
Archives folder of arrival ceremony for President of Brazil: "Archives folder: arrival ceremony of President Goulart of Brazil, April 1962"  
Archives folder of luncheon for President of Brazil: "Archives folder: luncheon ceremony for President Goulart of Brazil, April 1962"