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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
Portrait of a Kashmiri Girl
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
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Portrait of a Kashmiri Girl

Artifact IDMO 63.133
Object Type Painting
Date 20th century
Date Presented07/13/1961
Artist (Painter, Pakistani, 1897-1975)
Gifter
Place MadePakistan, Asia
Medium Tempera on heavy stock paper
DimensionsOverall H 39 1/4 in x W 34 in (99.7 cm x 86.4 cm)
Physical DescriptionPainting (a) of a young woman from Kashmir in a plain white painted wood frame (b). Painitng is rendered in a flat, linear decorative style. Subject wears a head scarf and volumnious garment; silhoutte of turreted building in background. Metal presentation plaque on bottom of frame.
Historical NoteThis painting was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by the president of Pakistan (1958-1969), Ayub Mohammed Khan, during his visit to the White House on July 13, 1961.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum 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 StatusRestricted - PossiblyUse Restriction NoteCopyright and other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum. The John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum does not warrant that the use of these materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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