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Painting of Hands Clasped in Friendship
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Painting of Hands Clasped in Friendship
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Painting of Hands Clasped in Friendship

Artifact IDMO 63.128
Object Type Painting
Date August 1963
Medium Oil on canvasboard
DimensionsOverall H 21 1/4 in x W 29 1/2 in (54 cm x 74.9 cm)

Physical DescriptionOil painting of two hands clasped to signify friendship between two countries. Above the pair of hands are the United States and Costa Rican flags with mountains and trees in the background and red and pink flowers in the foreground.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President in August of 1963 and held by the General Service Administration until 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
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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