Past Objects of the Month

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An archive of items from the museum collections featured in the past as the John Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site's "Object of the Month".

Ice Tongs

May 19, 2016 Posted by: David R. Daly

Tongs used to carry blocks of ice for an icebox.

 

Porcelain Punch Bowl

March 01, 2016 Posted by: David R. Daly

A porcelain punch bowl that belonged to the Kennedy family while they lived in Brookline.

 

Beanpot

January 08, 2016 Posted by: David R. Daly

A ceramic pot used for cooking baked beans.

 

Westclox Big Ben Clock

October 01, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

A Westclox Big Ben type 1 model alarm clock from the early 20th century.

 

A Teacup from Sir Robert Lipton

September 01, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

A teacup from Sir Robert Lipton's steam yacht Erin.

 

A Ceramic Spill Vase

August 05, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

A ceramic Staffordshire spill vase.

 

Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.'s Razor

June 29, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

A safety razor that belonged to Joseph P. Kennedy, Sr.

 

John F. Kennedy's Christening Gown

June 02, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

John F. Kennedy's Christening Gown

 

Universal Food Chopper

May 05, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

A Universal Food Chopper from the Kennedy kitchen.

 

Puzzle

March 31, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

A late 19th century puzzle by the McLoughlin Bros., Inc. of New York.

 

Japanese Satsuma Style Vase

March 04, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

A Japanese Satsuma style vase from the Kennedy family parlor in the Beals Street house in Brookline, Massachusetts.

 

Fresh Pond Ice Company Sign

February 05, 2015 Posted by: David R. Daly

An early 20th century advertising sign for the Fresh Pond Ice Company.

 

Cut Glass Decanter and Cocktail Glass

December 01, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A cut glass decanter and cocktail glass from the Kennedy Beals Street home.

 

Silver Napkin Rings

November 03, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A pair of silver napkin rings engraved with "Rose" and "Joe".

 

Mantle Clock

September 30, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A mantle clock with a mercury pendulum from the Kennedy family parlor.

 

Telephone

August 29, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

An early 20th century candlestick style telephone.

 

Lace Baby Bonnet

August 05, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A lace baby bonnet decorated with shamrocks.

 

Parian Figurine

June 30, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A parian figurine of a young Scottish couple.

 

Underwood Deviled Ham Cans

June 02, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A set of antique cans of deviled ham from the Underwood Company.

 

Ceramic Jewel Box

April 28, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A porcelain jewel box with a fake Sevres manufacturer's mark.

 

Limoges Demitasse Cup

March 31, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A demitasse cup with shamrock decoration that belonged to Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy.

 

Toy Blocks

February 28, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

Toy blocks from West Germany in John F. Kennedy's nursery.

 

Madonna and Child Painting

January 09, 2014 Posted by: David R. Daly

A replica of Raphael's Madonna and Child painting.

 

Sterling Silver Hand Mirror

December 03, 2013 Posted by: David R. Daly

A sterling silver hand mirror that belonged to Rosemary Kennedy.

 

Billy Whiskers Book

November 04, 2013 Posted by: David R. Daly

An early twentieth century children's book.

 

French Urn

September 03, 2013 Posted by: David R. Daly

A painted metal urn from France.

 

Toy Cannon

July 31, 2013 Posted by: David R. Daly

A toy cannon built by the Ives & William Toy Company.

 

Electric Toaster

July 02, 2013 Posted by: David R. Daly

A 1920s electric toaster.

 

Silver Clock

June 03, 2013 Posted by: David Daly

A silver clock manufactured by the Concord Watch Co. of Switzerland.

 

Steiff Teddy Bear

May 01, 2013 Posted by: David Daly

A Steiff teddy bear from the 1960s.