Sandstone Bookends
Artifact IDMO 63.2371a-b
Object Type
Bookend
Date
before 1800
Maker
unknown
Medium
Sandstone
DimensionsOverall H 6 in x W 4 in x D 4 in (15.2 cm x 10.2 cm x 10.2 cm)
Physical DescriptionPair of L-shaped bookends carved in a curvilinear design made of Aqua Creek Sandstone.
Historical NoteThe sandstone material used to make these bookends was removed from the central portion of the U.S. Capitol building during the extension of the East Front, from a portion of a wall constructed before 1800. Senator John F. Kennedy used these bookends in his United States Capitol office.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 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.In Collection(s)
Not on view
