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John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administ…
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration
Independence Hall Scrimshaw
John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum, Boston, MA; National Archives Records Administration

Independence Hall Scrimshaw

Artifact IDMO 63.3251
Object Type Scrimshaw
Date before 1963
Medium Whale bone
DimensionsOverall L 7 1/2 in (19.1 cm)

Physical DescriptionWhale's tooth depicting Independence Hall in Philadelphia, with a heraldic eagle ridden by a personification of America above, and a portrait of a man at left, on front. The depiction of the Independence Hall includes the restored steeple, completed 1828, probably copied from a published engraving of that time. There are portraits of two women surrounded by foliage, roses, and grape vines on verso. The portraits were possibly copied from daguerreotypes of loved ones.
Additional Details
Custodial History NoteItem is from the personal collection of President and Mrs. Kennedy. 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
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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