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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Portrait of John F. Kennedy
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 65.257
Object Type Painting
Date 1961-1965
Place MadeKorea, Asia
Medium Oil on velvet
Dimensionsframed H 25 in x W 22 1/4 in (63.5 cm x 56.5 cm)
Physical DescriptionPortrait of President Kennedy with an American flag behind him painted on black velvet.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was sent to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1965 by the maker. It was held by the General Service Administration until the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum was built in 1979.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Kim Moon On
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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 your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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