Sailboat Weathervane
Artifact IDMO 77.62
Object Type
Weathervane
Date
20th century
Medium
Copper, lead
DimensionsOverall H 26 in x W 24 in x D 5 in (66 cm x 61 cm x 12.7 cm )
Physical DescriptionCopper weathervane in the shape of a sailboat. Sails, hull, and mask are welded together with lead.
Historical NoteThis weathervane is from President Kennedy's Hyannis Port home. It was given to John F. Kennedy by Jacqueline Kennedy on the occasion of his 46th birthday.
Additional DetailsCustodial 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 Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis in 1977.
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 SeriesJohn F. Kennedy Personal Collection (National Archives Identifier 76055731)
Use Restriction StatusUnrestrictedUse Restriction NoteThis material is not subject to any known copyright or other image use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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