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Paperweight Design for President of Venezuela
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Paperweight Design for President of Venezuela
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Paperweight Design for President of Venezuela

Artifact IDMO 78.11
Object Type Painting
Date 1963
Maker (Founded 1948, New York)
Medium Watercolor
DimensionsOverall H 11 in x W 14 in (27.9 cm x 35.6 cm )
Physical Descriptionwatercolor drawing of a paperweight designed for President and Mrs. Betancourt of Venezuela. Rendering of a green malachite like substance wrapped in knotted gold rope.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteThis item is material associated with the White House, the Kennedy Administration and the Executive Offices of the President. It was donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum by David Webb Inc. in 1978.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of David Webb, Inc.
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Administration Collection 1960-1963 (National Archives Identifier 1676959)
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 the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.
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