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Cigarette Lighter
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Cigarette Lighter
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Cigarette Lighter

Artifact IDMO 88.42
Object Type Lighter
Date ca. 1960
Medium Plastic, metal
DimensionsOverall H 4 1/2 in (11.4 cm )
Physical DescriptionPlastic egg shaped table cigarette lighter with monogram initials "JFK" on front in silver. There is a black band around center.
Historical NoteThis cigarette lighter was used by Senator John F. Kennedy on his Senate office desk.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by President Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum 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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Senatorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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