Inlaid Wooden American Flag
Artifact IDMO 63.3587
Object Type
Mosaic
Date
1961
Medium
Wood
DimensionsOverall H 34 in x W 48 1/4 in (86.4 cm x 122.6 cm )
Physical DescriptionLarge American flag made of 2,037 individual pieces of wood inlaid to form design. The artist selected different kinds of wood, because of their natural colors, from five countries: Brazil, Portuguese Africa, British Guiana, Guatemala, and Canada. All wood was hand cut. Screws and glue were used to make the flag, but no nails.
Additional DetailsCustodial History NoteItem was a gift from a member of the general public to the President and Mrs. Kennedy received by the Executive Office of the President betwen 1961-1963 and held by the General Service Administration until 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
National Archives Catalog CollectionJohn F. Kennedy Library Museum Collection (National Archives Identifier 1676934)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts from Public (National Archives Identifier 1677327)
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 the user’s responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions.In Collection(s)
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