Silver Wreath
Artifact IDMO 63.325.1.1a
Object Type
Funerary Objects
Date
1964
Maker
Plateria Farfan
Place MadeMexico, North America
Medium
silver
DimensionsOverall H 25 1/4 in x W 26 1/2 in (64.1 cm x 67.3 cm )
Physical DescriptionCast silver wreath in made of two crossed laurel branches. The wreath has a flat back. At juncture of branches there is a rectangular plate inscribed "Homenaje al Presidente/ John F. Kennedy/ Delegacion Mexicana a La/ VI Reunion Parlementaria/ Mexico Norte Americana/ 7 de Marzo 1964." Translation: Tribute to President John F. Kennedy from the Mexican Delegation at the 4th Parliamentary Reunion, Mexico, North America, March 7, 1964. Wreath was made to be used on a grave.
Historical Notepresented in honor of President Kennedy by the Mexican delegation to the 4th parliamentary reunion
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President after the death of President Kennedy in 1963, it was transferred to General Service Office and held until donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library by the Estate of President John F. Kennedy in 1965.
Credit LineBequest of the Estate of President John F. Kennedy; John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Memorial Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677008)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.In Collection(s)
Not on view
