Display Status
This object is not on display at the National Air and Space Museum. It is either on loan or in storage.
Object Details
Country of Origin
United States of America
Type
MEMORABILIA-Events
Physical Description
Nib pen used by President John F. Kennedy to sign the National Air and Space Museum Appropriation Bill in July 26, 1963; enscribed text on pen "THE PRESIDENT - THE WHITE HOUSE"; mounted on wood base with clear plastic cover.
Pen manufactured by Esterbrook, desk type, black barrel with clear plastic extension
Nib marked with Esterbrook 2668, Made in USA
Barrel marked with Esterbrook, Made in USA
Dimensions
3-D: 20 × 7.1 × 6.5cm (7 7/8 × 2 13/16 × 2 9/16 in.)
Materials
Plastic
Steel
Paint
Wood
Paper
Ink
Adhesive
Inventory Number
A19730366000
Credit Line
Transfer from The White House, Washington DC
Data Source
National Air and Space Museum
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
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