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

Paperweight Design for President Betancourt

Artifact IDMO 78.16
Object Type Painting
Date 1961-1963
Artist (Founded 1948, New York)
Medium Watercolor
DimensionsOverall (Matted) H 9 in x W 12 in (22.9 cm x 30.5 cm )
Overall (Sheet) H 14 in x W 18 in (35.6 cm x 45.7 cm )

Physical DescriptionWatercolor drawing of a paperweight designed for President and Mrs. Betancourt of Columbia, showing gold plaque underneath used for engraving the date and occasion of the presentation.
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.
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