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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA
Serving Platter
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA

Serving Platter

Artifact IDMO 90.19
Object Type Tray
Date 19th century
Maker (American, established 1824)
Medium Silver-plated metal
DimensionsOverall Diam 16 1/2 in (41.9 cm )
Physical DescriptionRound silver serving platter.
Historical NoteThis serving platter belonged to John F. Fitzgerald, President Kennedy's grandfather. It was part of the furnishings from John F. Kennedy's Bowdoin Street apartment in Boston, Massachusetts.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was owned by the Kennedy Family and donated to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum by Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy in 1990.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Mrs. Joseph P. Kennedy
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesKennedy Family Collection (National Archives Identifier 1677120)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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