Obverse
Reverse
Seal in Ofice of Dave Powers
JFK West Wing Presidential Seal
Sub-collection: President John F. KennedySeal of the President of the United States, (1961 - 1963).
Seals for the Office of the President are almost unknown in private collections. This example from the White House was acquired by Special Assistant to the President, Dave Powers, during the JFK Administration. At the personal request of Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy,
Provenance:
• Made by the Institute of Heraldry, 1959/60.
• President John F. Kennedy Administration, 1961 - 1963.
• To Special Presidential Assistant to the President & Museum Curator John F. Kennedy Museum & Library David Powers, until passing in 1998.
• Thence by descent in the Powers family until 2013.
• Sold by family via John McInnis Auctions, Amesbury, MA, to the Zaricor Flag Collection, 2013
DPC
Hoist & Fly | |
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| Width of Hoist | 15.5 |
| Length of Fly | 15.5 |
Frame | |
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| Is it framed? | no |
| Comments on Frame | No frame, but may be hung. |
Stars | |
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| Number of Stars | 50 |
| Are there stars on obverse? | yes |
| Are there stars on reverse? | no |
| Comments on Stars | Cast into edge of seal. |
| Star Pattern | Single ring around arms |
| Star Field Design |
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Nationality | |
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| Nation Represented | United States |
Fabric | |
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| Fabric | Plaster |
Attachment | |
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| Method of Attachment | Wire |
Applica | |
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| Applique Sides | 3-D Artifact |
Condition | |
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| Condition | Good |
| Damage | Used |
| Displayable | yes |
Date | |
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| Date | 1963 |
Exhibits | |
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| Exhibition Copy | 1961-1963 Displayed in White House, West Wing |