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"Lalita" Doll
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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"Lalita" Doll

Artifact IDMO 63.2427
Object Type Doll
Date 1900-1963
Date Presented6/4/63
Gifter
Place MadeIndia, Asia
Medium Fabric, plaster, mirrors, wood
DimensionsOverall H 16 1/2 in (41.9 cm)
Physical Description"Lalita" doll called "Madhwi." She is an Indian female doll with plaster body dressed in embroidered sari tie dyed red, white, black and blue. She wears bead and chain necklaces and ankle bracelets.
Historical NoteThis doll was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President of India, during his state visit to the United States June 4, 1963.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift to President and Mrs. Kennedy from Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, President 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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Not on view
Related Links
Sound recording of President Kennedy’s toast to President of India Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: