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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
"Kennedy" Shaving Mug
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

"Kennedy" Shaving Mug

Artifact IDMO 63.2305
Object Type Mug, Shaving
Date 1953-1960
Medium ceramic, glass; wood
DimensionsOverall H 7 1/2 in x W 9 1/2 in x D 9 1/2 in (19.1 cm x 24.1 cm x 24.1 cm)
Physical DescriptionWhite ceramic mug with handle trimmed in gold leaf. "John F. Kennedy" is inscribed across front in gold lettering. Mug is encased in a glass and wood presentation case. Brass plaque across front of case is engraved: 'Shaving mug used by Senator John Fitzgerald Kennedy in Senators' private Barbershop January 3, 1953 to December 22, 1960.'
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineGift of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy, John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum
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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