New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Flask

Manufacturer Nuline Products (American)

DateNo Date

MediumGlass

DimensionsOverall: 8 7/8 in. (22.5 cm)
Overall, Rim: 1 1/4 in. (3.2 cm)
Base: 3 x 3 in. (7.6 x 7.6 cm)

ClassificationsGlass

Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.

Object number71.7789

Terms

Blue
Iridescent

On View

Not on view

Description"John F. Kennedy" commemorative. Clear blue iridescent ("carnival type"); Pilgrim bottle shape; round with 2.25" straight neck. In relief on one side profile head of President Kennedy and around it on bottom: "May 29, 1917 JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY - Nov. 22, 1963". One reverse in relief: "ASK NOT WHAT YOUR COUNTRY CAN DO FOR ASK WHAT YOU CAN DO FOR YOUR COUNTRY. J.F.K."