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Harp and Shamrocks on Velvet
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Harp and Shamrocks on Velvet
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Harp and Shamrocks on Velvet

Artifact IDMO 63.369
Object Type Needlework
Date 1960-1963
Medium velvet
DimensionsOverall H 19 in x W 35 3/4 in (48.3 cm x 90.8 cm )
Physical DescriptionDark green velvet with design of a Celtic harp and "Erin go Bragh" surrounded by a border of shamrocks. A female figure with wings serves as the side of the stringed instrument.
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 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; 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 Public (National Archives Identifier 1677327)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestricted
In Collection(s)
Not on view