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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
Egyptian Barge
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, photography credit Joel Benjamin
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Egyptian Barge

Artifact IDMO 63.473
Object Type Model
Date ca. 1960
Gifter
Place MadeEgypt, Africa
Medium Ivory, wood
DimensionsOverall H 9 1/2 in x W 15 in (24.1 cm x 38.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionIvory model of an ancient Egyptian barge. Several intricately carved figures of ancient Egyptians stand on the deck with a central figure under a canopy-like shelter. The figure has the face of a bird and is holding a staff. Two oars with bird's heads on the handles are attached to the boat at each side. The model is mounted on a wooden base.
Historical NoteThis model of an ancient Egyptian barge was presented as a gift to First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy by the president of Egypt (1954-1970), Gamal Abdel-Nassar. The boat model was delivered in person by Salah Nasir, director of the General Intelligence Agency in Cairo, and received for Mrs. Kennedy by John McClone, director of the CIA.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem was a gift from a foreign official to the President and First Lady received through the Executive office during the Kennedy Administration and transferred to the General Service Administration where it was held until 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 StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteReproduction or other use of these holdings or images thereof is unrestricted.
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