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

Creator Notes

Artwork by Tom Tierney, published by Dover Publications, Inc., Mineola, New York

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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