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Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.
Wire Portrait of John F. Kennedy
Image courtesy of the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA.

Wire Portrait of John F. Kennedy

Artifact IDMO 66.176
Object Type Portrait
Date 1963-1966
Place MadeIndia, Asia
Medium Wire, sandpaper
DimensionsOverall H 11 1/2 in x W 8 in (29.2 cm x 20.3 cm)
Physical DescriptionOutline of John F. Kennedy's profile executed in silver wire on black sandpaper.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from the maker to the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in 1966.
Credit LineJohn F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; Gift of Subash Dhandarkar
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesPost Presidential Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676966)
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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