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

Artifact IDMO 63.2225.1
Object Type Necklace
Date 1962
Date Presented3/12/62
Gifter
Place MadeIndia, Asia
Medium Metal, sequins, paper, beads
DimensionsOverall L 32 in (81.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionA Necklace made of a chain of gold tinsel with sequins and embroidery on red paper. The center emblem is in the shape of a embroidered with three five-petaled flowers. This welcome necklace is tranditionally considered a symbolic emblem of brotherhood.
Historical NotePresented to Jacqueline Kennedy by Prime Minister Nehru during her state visit to India March 1962 as a symbol of welcome. Mrs. Kennedy wore this necklace during her stay there.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru, Prime Minister of India. 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 NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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