Paper Dolls Book, "John F. Kennedy and His Family," 1990
THF111165 / Paper Dolls Book, "John F. Kennedy and His Family," 1990
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Artifact Overview
Images of a young, attractive Kennedy family often appeared in books and magazines during the era in which John F. Kennedy was President -- from 1961 to his untimely death in 1963. That appealing, youthful image lives on in such products as this paper doll book from 1990.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Book
Date Made
1990
Subject Date
1953-1963
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Artwork by Tom Tierney, published by Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, New York
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2012.27.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Judith L. Kirsch.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 12.125 in
Width: 9.25 in
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