Photolithograph, Portrait of John F. Kennedy in 1960
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After the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative items. This print, which included a facsimile of Kennedy's signature, was based on a 1960 photograph by Fabian Bachrach -- an American photographer known for his portraits of presidents and other prominent individuals.
After the tragic death of President John F. Kennedy on November 22, 1963, stunned and disillusioned Americans eagerly embraced commemorative items. This print, which included a facsimile of Kennedy's signature, was based on a 1960 photograph by Fabian Bachrach -- an American photographer known for his portraits of presidents and other prominent individuals.
Artifact
Print (Visual work)
Date Made
1964
Subject Date
1960
Creators
Creator Notes
Photographed in 1960 by Fabian Bachrach, this print, with facsimile signature, was probably made in 1964.
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Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
2013.50.22
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Estate of Dr. and Mrs. Martin A. Glynn.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Photolithography
Color
Multicolored
Dimensions
Height: 14.125 in
Width: 11.125 in
Inscriptions
Signature printed on image lower right corner is not original and not his signature: John F. Kennedy Text printed below reads: Color by Fabian Bachrach
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