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John F. Kennedy Presidential LIbrary and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential LIbrary and Museum, Boston, MA
12 Cups and Saucers
John F. Kennedy Presidential LIbrary and Museum, Boston, MA

12 Cups and Saucers

Artifact IDMO 2021.4.124.1-.24
Object Type Cup; Saucer
Date early 20th century
Gifter
Place MadeGermany, Europe
Medium porcelain, glaze
DimensionsOverall H 4 in x W 5 in x D 5 in (10.2 cm x 12.7 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical Description12 china cups and saucers with gold and blue floral design on white glaze. The cup and saucer have a gold rim and detailing in the design.
Historical NoteThis tea set was given to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by the President of the Federal Republic of Germany, Heinrich Lübke during President Kennedy's state visit to Germany in June of 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Ambassador Caroline Kennedy in 2021. Item was previously owned by Jacqueline Kennedy.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of the John F. Kennedy Family
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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