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Water Carts at the River
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Water Carts at the River
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
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Water Carts at the River

Artifact IDMO 68.23
Object Type Painting
Date ca. 1962
Date Presented6/29/1962
Artist (Painter, Mexican, 1928-1995)
Gifter
Place MadeMexico, North America
Medium Watercolor
Dimensionsframed H 40 3/4 in x W 17 in (103.5 cm x 43.2 cm )
Physical DescriptionWatercolor painting of people filling horse drawn water carts with water from a river.
Historical NoteThis painting was presented to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by the First Lady of Mexico during her visit on June 29, 1962.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the President of Mexico to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received during her state visit to Mexico 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; 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 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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